Seats of the Mighty, Delphi

1913

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image shows a rocky mountain landscape with two large mountain formations dominating the scene. There are remnants of ancient architecture on the left side, leading towards the mountains. The artwork features detailed textural brushstrokes emphasizing depth and ruggedness. The color palette is monochromatic, with contrasts of black and white creating a dramatic aesthetic. Grass and rock details are intricately sketched in the foreground, while the path and mountains fade into a misty sky in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6878

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1931, no. 351


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1931

  • Wuerth, Louis A. Catalogue of the Lithographs of Joseph Pennell. Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1931.

Wikidata ID

Q65022577

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