The Sentinel 1912

"The Sentinel" (1912) is a black and white etching by Joseph Pennell, showcasing the dramatic landscape of Yosemite National Park. The artwork depicts a towering rock formation, known as El Capitan, as a sentinel overlooking a snow-covered meadow and a winding path leading into the forest. Pennell's masterful use of line and tone captures the grandeur and awe-inspiring nature of the scenery, inviting viewers to experience the vastness of the American West.