Street View, London, c. 1920, 305 x 235mm., pencil and crayon drawing, signed "Jos Pennell" lower centre, mounted, framed and glazed

Statue of St. Paul, London, c. 1920, 305 x 235mm., pencil and crayon drawing, mounted, framed and glazed

Spanierman Gallery, New York (label)

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, as appropriate.
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Joseph Pennell was an American artist and author known for his architectural sketches and prints of changing city skylines and urban life. Working at the turn of the century, Pennell popularised the portrayal of cities as iconic metropolises. After moving to London in 1884, Pennell quickly cultivated friendships with H. G. Wells, George Bernard Shaw, James Whistler, and Henry James.

Pennell collaborated with James on a number of works and provided well over 100 illustrations for the author, most notably 92 illustrations for English Hours in 1905. Although not published in the edition, these two works are nearly identical in style and scenery to the works created by Pennell 🍒for James during this period.