Mists in the Canyon, No.II

1912

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image shows a canyon with steep, dark rock formations in the foreground, set against light, wispy cloud formations. The horizon includes a faint, rugged cliff line in the background. The brushwork is expressive with sketch-like strokes conveying movement and depth. The color palette includes shades of black and grey against a creamy background, creating contrast between the rock and sky to establish a dramatic and moody atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6965

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1931, no. 262

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1931

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

Wikidata ID

Q65022664

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