The Hall, Stenton

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior hallway with a staircase and fireplace. The space depicted features intricate wood paneling, a staircase leading to another level, a detailed wooden floor in a herringbone pattern, an ornate fireplace with a decorative surround, and a framed round painting or mirror on the wall. The drawing is composed in an expressive sketch style with hatching and shading to highlight architectural details.