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Mid-day, General Electric Works, Berlin

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a street view of a busy urban scene with tall buildings on both sides. The left building has intricate facade details. Perspective lines lead toward the vanishing point. The artwork features fine brushstrokes or lines, capturing architectural elements and the lively scene. The color palette is monochromatic, mainly shades of grey. People are seen walking along the sidewalk, and other buildings are visible in the distance on the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1921
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3577 × 2741 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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