The Thames 1894

aquatint, print, etching

aquatint

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

print

etching

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

underpainting

united-states

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"The Thames" is an etching by American artist Joseph Pennell, created in 1894. The artwork depicts a view of the River Thames in London, with a bridge in the background and boats in the foreground. The soft, atmospheric quality of the image creates a sense of tranquility and evokes the beauty of the city at dusk. Pennell's work is notable for its focus on urban landscapes and his mastery of the etching technique. This particular piece, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offers a glimpse into London's industrial past and the artist's keen eye for detail.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Joseph Pennell evokes complex reactions from connoisseurs of etchings, for he was both a fervent anti-Semite and a master of his craft. He was largely self taught, but acknowledged that James McNeill Whistler was "the greatest etcher of them all… [he] is and always will be my master." The atmospheric tone and choice of subject of this print owe much to Whistler's influence.