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The Monasteries of Alcalá, from Castilian Days by Joseph Pennell

The Monasteries of Alcalá, from Castilian Days

Joseph Pennell · 1903

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Artist
Joseph Pennell
Date
1903
Medium
Litho crayon and white gouache, on cream textured transfer paper
Location
Art Institute of Chicago
Dimensions
21.7 × 28.2 cm (8 9/16 × 11 1/8 in.)
Collection
Prints and Drawings
Culture
United States
Credit line
The Leonora Hall Gurley Memorial Collection
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Joseph Pennell

Joseph Pennell, a prolific Anglo-American artist, captured industrial scenes, grand landscapes, and city landmarks across Europe and America through his etchings and lithographs.

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