Joseph Pennell (American 1857-1926) “The West Street Building” (from the Singer Building) Etching, 1908, Edition 90 proofs, Wuerth # 491, With Original Frederick Kappel label. (See photograph) Printed on beautiful “Laid” paper Archival Mat Size: 17 /8 x 14 1/4" (44.1 x 36.3 cm) Plate Size: 10 10/16 x 8 6/16" (27.7 x 21cm) Paper Size: 14 5/16 x 9 5/8" (36.4 x 24.5cm) Very good condition. Born in Philadelphia. After studying at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, he worked in New Orleans as a book illustrator. He left for Europe in 1884. … The artist spent most of his working life in Europe, portraying architectural subjects in etchings, pen-and-ink drawings, etchings & lithographs. When completed in 1905the West Street Building was the most imposing structure on the West Side. Twenty three stories & 324 feet high. It occupied the block on West Street between Albany & Cedar Streets. Free Shipping in US all others please inquire! PLEASE SEE MY OTHER PENNELL ITEMS “Sunset From Williamsburg Bridge” https://www.etsy.com/listing/753254801/joseph-pennell-sunset-from-williamsburg?ga_search_query=pennell&ref=shop_items_search_1&frs=1 “Buildings, New York Seventh Avenue” https://www.etsy.com/listing/950194374/joseph-pennell-american-1860-1926?ga_search_query=pennell&ref=shop_items_search_3&frs=1 “St. Paul’s, New York” https://www.etsy.com/listing/950086822/joseph-pennell-american-1860-1926-st?ga_search_query=pennell&ref=shop_items_search_4&frs=1 “Catalogue Of The Memorial Exhibition of 1926” https://www.etsy.com/listing/738666514/catalogue-of-the-pennell-memorial?ga_search_query=pennell&ref=shop_items_search_2&frs=1 “The Woolworth Building” https://www.etsy.com/listing/1120750671/joseph-pennell-woolworth-building?ga_search_query=woolworth&ref=shop_items_search_1&frs=1 Joseph Pennell | American 1857-1926 “The West Street Building”, Etching, 1908, Signed in Pencil, | Free Shipping
