Rouen, from Bon Secours

1907

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image shows a high vantage point overlooking a vast landscape. In the distance, there is a cityscape with spires and smokestacks. Various architectural structures, including cathedral-like towers, are visible. The artwork features textured, sketch-like brushstrokes giving off an etching or engraving appearance. The color scheme is monochromatic with sepia-toned shades. Close by are rolling hills and architectural structures leading to bridges over a river. Towards the background, the scene transitions from built elements to natural ones like trees and pathways. The sky has swirling clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.195

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1928, no. 464


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1928

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

Wikidata ID

Q65080139

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