Hallway at Dr. Wister's

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior hallway with classical architecture. The hallway is depicted in black and white using pencil or charcoal, capturing details of the architectural elements such as columns, arches, and molding. The perspective draws the viewer's eye through the hallway, past the ornate doorway with columns and arch, towards a succession of open doorways and distant furniture. Shadows and light are implied through varying shading techniques, giving depth to the composition.