Joseph Pennell
Joseph Pennell was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines. A prolific artist, he spent most of his working life in Europe, and developed an interest in landmarks, landscapes, and industrial scenes around the world. A student of James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, he was later influenced by James McNeill Whistler. He was married to author Elizabeth Robins, and he also was a writer.
Joseph Pennell's pictures of the Panama Canal Reproductions of a series of lithographs made by him on the Isthmus of Panama, January—March 1912, together with impressions and notes by the artist
Witness the grand creation of a waterway through the eyes of an artist, detailing the land, labor, and towering structures that shaped a world-changing canal.
By Joseph Pennell
Our sentimental journey through France and Italy A new edition with Appendix
Embark on a whimsical nineteenth century adventure from London to Rome via tandem tricycle, encountering both the sublime beauty and unexpected challenges of slow travel across France and Italy.
By Joseph Pennell
Modern Illustration
Discover the artistry and evolution of illustration as it transforms through the hands of brilliant artists and innovative techniques.
By Joseph Pennell
The Illustration of Books A Manual for the Use of Students, Notes for a Course of Lectures at the Slade School, University College
Discover the secrets to successful book illustration, where artistic talent meets the practical knowledge of printing and publishing.
By Joseph Pennell
Two Pilgrims' Progress; from fair Florence, to the eternal city of Rome
Against the skepticism of others, a determined couple pedals their way through the captivating Italian landscape on a tandem tricycle, discovering the beauty and warmth that lies between Florence and Rome.
By Joseph Pennell
A Canterbury Pilgrimage
Two authors on a three-wheeled cycle ride through the 19th-century British countryside, encountering quirky people and ancient places on a very special kind of spiritual journey.
By Joseph Pennell
Our Journey to the Hebrides
Embarking on a trek through the Scottish Highlands and Islands, two travelers confront both the breathtaking beauty and harsh realities of the land and its people, challenging their own prejudices along the way.
By Joseph Pennell
Joseph Pennell's Pictures of War Work in America Reproductions of a series of lithographs of munition works made by him with the permission and authority of the United States government, with notes and an introduction by the artist
Witness the raw power of American industry as it mobilizes for war, transforming factories into engines of production, captured through the eyes and art of a singular observer.
By Joseph Pennell
Joseph Pennell's Pictures in the Land of Temples Reproductions of a Series of Lithographs Made by Him in the Land of Temples, March-June 1913, Together with Impressions and Notes by the Artist.
Witness the ancient wonders of Greece through stunning artistry and firsthand accounts, revealing a land where temples whisper stories of a glorious past.
By Joseph Pennell
Joseph Pennell's Pictures of the Wonder of Work Reproductions of a Series of Drawings, Etchings, and Lithographs, Made by Him about the World, 1881-1915, with Impressions and Notes by the Artist
Witness a stunning visual tribute to the beauty and grandeur of manual labor, as captured through drawings, etchings, and lithographs from around the world.
By Joseph Pennell