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The image depicts a view from street level looking at a row of large buildings surrounded by tall trees. The horizon is not visible due to the close-up perspective. The buildings extend upwards, with some sections reaching the top edge of the image, emphasizing verticality. The etching technique is used with precise linework, cross-hatching, and fine strokes to depict texture and detail. The color palette is monochromatic, featuring shades of black and gray on a light background. Further outlines of trees and distant elements are suggested with faint strokes to create depth in the scene.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Big Tree, Cheyne Walk
Joseph Pennell
- Date
- 1906
- Medium
- etching
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1946.9.187
- Credit line
- Gift of Addie Burr Clark
- Time span
- 1901 to 1925
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
- Street
- Tree
- Building
NGA object ID 32885. 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.