The Crystal Palace 1905

Joseph Pennell's 1905 etching, "The Crystal Palace," depicts a grand, expansive structure with a domed roof, surrounded by a courtyard and several ornate fountains. Pennell, a renowned printmaker, was known for his detailed depictions of architecture and cityscapes. The composition of this piece captures the monumental scale of the Crystal Palace, a landmark known for its intricate ironwork and glass construction. Pennell's use of etching conveys a sense of both the structure's grandeur and its delicate, almost ephemeral quality.