Flower Market and Butter Tower, Rouen

1907

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image shows a street scene with a Gothic cathedral in the background. The cathedral is detailed and towering, with spires and intricate façades. The scene also includes other buildings with windows and signage. On the right side, there is a bustling street market with people and stalls selling flowers and goods. The artwork is done in a fine, detailed style with cross-hatching for texture. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of brown ink on cream paper, creating a sepia-toned effect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.194

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1928, no. 463


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1928

  • Wuerth, Louis A. Catalogue of the Etchings of Joseph Pennell. Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1928.

Wikidata ID

Q65080137

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