Joseph Pennell's Pictures of the Wonder of Work Reproductions of a Series of Drawings Etchings Lithographs Made by Him About the World
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By Joseph Pennell 27 Apr, 2019
To artists, lithographers, printers and students of art in all classes this graphic explanation of technical process cannot fail to be of the utmost interest and value. but in addition to these, those of all callings must find delight in 'the introdu ... Read more
To artists, lithographers, printers and students of art in all classes this graphic explanation of technical process cannot fail to be of the utmost interest and value. but in addition to these, those of all callings must find delight in 'the introductory chapters on "The Poster" and on Art in relation to the Government and the people (though that is not its title), with which this little volume (the latest in the Wonder of Work Series), opens. In these few pages with bold strokes and poster-like directness Mr. Pennell tells some big truths about the state of art before the war, the awakening, the need of better technical training, the relation of the Government to art and artists, which it would be well if all might hear and heed. --The American Magazine of Art, Volume 1 Less
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Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American artist and author.Pennell was born in Philadelphia, and first studied there, but like his friend James McNeill Whistler he then made hi...
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