The Woolworth Building

1915

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image shows a cityscape with a focus on a towering building, likely the Woolworth Building in New York City. The background is filled with tall buildings creating an upward view. The architecture is detailed with fine lines, giving the scene a sketch-like quality. The color scheme is limited to black and white, offering a historical look. The Woolworth Building stands out prominently, with other skyscrapers in the distance. The street below is busy with people and vehicles. A few trees are visible on the right side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.210

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1928, no. 675


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1928

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

Wikidata ID

Q65080194

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