Joseph Pennell

Shop 334 artworks by Joseph Pennell (American, 1857–1926) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

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, with whom he often collaborated on articles and books. They both wrote about art criticism under their own names.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Joseph Pennell's work on the site falls under Prints (301), Landscape (153), Illustration (120).

By movement, it's catalogued as Expressionism (94), Art Nouveau (62), Art Deco (60).

Culture: American (676).

By orientation: 334 landscape, 342 portrait.

Other American artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Charles Dana Gibson — 1,164 artworks
• Winslow Homer — 1,138 artworks
• James Abbott McNeill Whistler — 881 artworks
• John Singer Sargent — 728 artworks
• Udo Keppler — 629 artworks
• James McNeill Whistler — 609 artworks
• Thomas Nast — 488 artworks
• Edwin Austin Abbey — 461 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Prints of any artwork on this page are made to order at the production partner closest to you, starting from $21.99 including shipping, in Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Joseph Pennell artworks does Archive Lane have?

334 public-domain artworks by Joseph Pennell are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Joseph Pennell?

Joseph Pennell is catalogued as American (born 1857, died 1926).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

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