The Stock Exchange
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Joseph Pennell’s artwork titled "The Stock Exchange" captures a bustling urban sight, effectively evoking the dynamism of early 20th-century New York City. This scene unfolds on what appears to be Wall Street, flanked by towering buildings that rise sharply into a slightly overcast sky. The perspective from ground level enhances the imposing scale of the architecture, dominant against the stretches of sky.The sketch shows the facades detailed with windows and ornamental elements, using a mix of fine lines and loose shading to bring forth textures and depth. Crowds of people—possibly traders and businesspeople—gather densely near the entrance of a building presumed to be the New York Stock Exchange, depicted in a manner that conveys both the urgency and routine of everyday commerce.The use of color is minimal yet impactful, drawing attention not just to architectural features but also to the vibrant, living aspect of the street scene, possibly marking highlights of activity or significant elements like flags or street lamps. The overall composition is bustling with energy, a characteristic snapshot of financial life that Pennell excels at delivering through his deft urban sketches.
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Architecture, cityscapes, industrial scenes and landmarks by Joseph Pennell (1857-1926), American etcher, draftsman, lithographer and illustrator of books and magazines. Pennell published over 100 books, and collaborated on some travel books together with his wife, author Elizabeth Robins Pennell. He distinguished himself as one of America's most important etchers, and he helped to propel the revival of printmaking.