Union Square, Rainy Day

1904

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image shows an urban scene with tall buildings lining a busy city street. The horizon is not visible, as the buildings fill much of the frame. The buildings have detailed architecture with ornate facades and decorative elements. The style of the art is sketch-like with delicate lines capturing the architectural details and people in the scene. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of beige and gray. In the foreground, there is a streetcar and several figures on the street, highlighting the urban setting.

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Bibliography

1928

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

Wikidata ID

Q65510481

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