Joseph Pennell

The Steps, British Museum
1904

Etching of a bustling scene in front of an ancient Greek temple with columns, showing figures in various activities, some walking and others sitting on steps. The artwork captures a sense of historical ambiance and activity.

Etching of a bustling scene in front of an ancient Greek temple with columns, showing figures in various activities, some walking and others sitting on steps. The artwork captures a sense of historical ambiance and activity.

Not on view

Date
1904

Classification
Prints

Medium
Etching

Dimensions
Sheet: 9 5/8 × 13 1/8in. (24.4 × 33.3 cm) Plate: 8 × 11in. (20.3 × 27.9 cm)

Accession number
2018.244

Edition
Ed. 75

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Chris Welles Feder in memory of Irwin Feder

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/61172

Joseph Pennell
5 works in the collection

View artist