Le Puy

1894

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image depicts an elevated viewpoint overlooking a vast landscape. A rocky outcrop with buildings stands in the foreground, surrounded by hilly terrain, winding paths, and clusters of trees. A river flows through the scene towards a distant city with a cathedral and a hill. On top of the hill, there is a glowing structure emitting rays of light. Mountains can be seen at the horizon. The artwork features detailed linework in a monochromatic style, emphasizing light and shadow contrasts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6775

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1928, no. 208


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1986

  • Graphic Survey Show, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., 1986-1987.

Bibliography

1928

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

Wikidata ID

Q65022471

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