Rainy Night Charing Cross Shops 1903 Etching
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Rainy Night Charing Cross Shops 1903 Etching
Artokoloro
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 14031009
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1857 1926 Depicts Entrance Hotel Joseph Pennell Past Pennell Pennsylvania Philadelphia Railway Station Spent Strand Umbrellas Whistler Hurrying Rainy Night
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The captivating print titled "Rainy Night Charing Cross Shops 1903 Etching" takes us back in time to the bustling streets of London over a century ago. This exquisite etching, created by American artist Joseph Pennell, showcases his exceptional talent for capturing the essence of urban life. Measuring at 10 3/4 x 8 3/8 inches (273 x 213 cm), this print transports us to a rainy night on the Strand. The scene unfolds with figures scurrying beneath their umbrellas, seeking shelter from the downpour. Horsedrawn carriages hurry past, adding an air of movement and energy to the image. Charing Cross Hotel and Railway Station stand prominently in the background, their grandeur contrasting with the ordinary people going about their daily lives. The composition skillfully portrays both architectural details and human activity, creating a harmonious balance between man-made structures and nature's elements. Joseph Pennell was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1857 but spent much of his career abroad. He lived primarily in London and became a close associate of renowned artist James McNeill Whistler. His Quaker upbringing is evident in his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to portraying reality as he saw it. This remarkable piece from Artokoloro's collection allows us to witness history through art's lens—a snapshot frozen in time that captures not only a specific place but also emotions evoked by rain-soaked nights amidst city life.
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