An Orgy of Building
Catalogue
- Year
- 1923
- Dimensions
- Image: 31.2 × 23.7 cm (12 5/16 × 9 3/8 in.); Sheet: 39 × 25 cm (15 3/8 × 9 7/8 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Joseph Pennell
Artist
Painting
Joseph Pennell was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines. A prolific artist, he spent most of his working life in Europe, and developed an interest in landmarks, landscapes, and industrial scenes around the world. A student of James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, he was later influenced by James McNeill Whistler. He was married to author Elizabeth Robins, and he also was a writer.
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- Joseph Pennell
- Year
- 1923
- Dimensions
- Image: 31.2 × 23.7 cm (12 5/16 × 9 3/8 in.); Sheet: 39 × 25 cm (15 3/8 × 9 7/8 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1923-064420
Source
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
- Reference
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- Status
- verified