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Union Square

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an urban scene from an elevated point of view, overlooking a park with tall buildings in the distance. The horizon is blocked by the buildings. The drawing is done in a pointillist style with tiny dots forming the image. The color palette is monochromatic, with black and gray on an off-white paper. Trees with bare branches are in the foreground, along with walking paths and small figures in the park. Prominent buildings with architectural details are visible in the distance against a lighter sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1904
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
2463 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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