St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell 1903

"St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell" is a 1903 etching by American artist Joseph Pennell (1857-1926). The artwork depicts the historic gate in London, England, with a group of figures walking through its arched passageway. The meticulous detail and subtle shading of Pennell's etching technique, characteristic of his urban landscape illustrations, captures the architectural grandeur of the gate and the bustling energy of the street scene. Pennell was a prolific artist known for his cityscapes and architectural drawings, and this etching, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to his artistic prowess.