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The image features an arched bridge extending towards a fortified tower on the left side. The composition is dominated by the bridge, structures, and landscape. The etching technique uses fine lines and cross-hatching for texture. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of sepia and brown. In the background, there are buildings, landscape elements, and a cloudy sky.
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The image features an arched bridge extending towards a fortified tower on the left side. The composition is dominated by the bridge, structures, and landscape. The etching technique uses fine lines and cross-hatching for texture. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of sepia and brown. In the background, there are buildings, landscape elements, and a cloudy sky.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Arch of Bridge of Alcantara

Joseph Pennell

Date
1904
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1946.9.173
Credit line
Gift of Addie Burr Clark
Time span
1901 to 1925
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Bridge
  • Water
  • River
  • Building

NGA object ID 32871. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.