Shot

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a cityscape at night from an elevated position. The horizon is above the center of the image, with silhouettes of buildings against the dark sky. A tall tower dominates the skyline, while crisscrossing beams of light are visible in the sky. The brushstrokes are soft and textural. The color palette is monochromatic with blacks and whites. There is a body of water reflecting lights, with trees along the shore. In the distance, the city's architectural outlines stand out against the night sky.