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The Bridge of Alcantara, Toledo by Joseph Pennell

The Bridge of Alcantara, Toledo

Joseph Pennell · 1877

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DETAILS
Artist
Joseph Pennell
Date
1877
Medium
Etching on paper
Location
Art Institute of Chicago
Collection
Prints and Drawings
Culture
United States
Credit line
Clarence Buckingham 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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