Joseph Pennell
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines. A prolific artist, he spent most of his working life in Europe, and developed an interest in landmarks, landscapes, and industrial scenes around the world. A student of James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, he was later influenced by James McNeill Whistler. He was married to author Elizabeth Robins, and he also was a writer.
Joseph Pennell | |
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Pennell working at a printing press in 1922 | |
| Born | July 4, 1857 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 23, 1926 (aged 68) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Studied with James R. Lambdin and Thomas Eakins |
| Known for | Etcher, draftsman, lithographer, book and magazine illustrator, author |
In 1914, he published The Jew at Home: Impressions of a Summer and Autumn Spent with Him (1892) followed by photo-documentary works including Lithographs of War (1914), Pictures of the Wonders of Work (1915), and The Adventures of an Illustrator (1925). In later life, he and wife Elizabeth both wrote art criticism and co-authored books.