The -L- and Trinity Building by Joseph Pennell

The -L- and Trinity Building 1904

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amateur sketch

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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pencil sketch

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incomplete sketchy

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etching

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united-states

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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mixed medium

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watercolor

This etching by Joseph Pennell, titled "The -L- and Trinity Building", depicts a bustling city scene in 1904. The artwork showcases Pennell's signature style of capturing the energy of urban life, particularly evident in his depiction of the elevated train tracks and the partially constructed Trinity Building. With detailed lines and tonal variations, he emphasizes the architectural forms and the dynamism of the city's development. The print, a testament to Pennell's mastery of etching, is a captivating representation of early 20th-century urban life and a valuable historical record.

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