National Red Cross Headquarters, Washington

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the White House from an elevated perspective with large trees framing the scene. The horizon is above the midpoint, marked by the base of the White House and a line of bushes and trees. The White House's architecture is detailed, with columns and windows depicted in fine lines. The landscape features textured, shaded elements like trees, rendered with broad brushstrokes. The color palette is monochromatic, using varying shades of gray for depth and contrast. The foreground has a dark tree trunk and a circular driveway leading to the White House in the distance.