Rossetti's House 1906

Joseph Pennell made this etching of Rossetti’s House and, wow, it's a beautiful dance of light and shadow. I'm imagining Pennell, maybe standing across the street, squinting, trying to capture not just the building but its essence. It’s all about the details - the intricate gate, the foliage clinging to the walls, the way the light filters through the trees. The lines are so delicate, so precise, that you can almost feel the texture of the brick. He’s not just showing us a building; he's inviting us into a world, a moment in time. It reminds me of Whistler's prints, that same love for atmosphere. You get the feeling that there's a whole story hidden behind those walls.