Joseph Pennell (1857 - 1926)

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American draftsman, etcher, lithographer and illustrator for books and magazines. He spent most of his working life in Europe, and is known for his interest in landmarks, landscapes and industrial scenes around the world. A student of James Lambdin (1807-1889) and Thomas Eakins (1844-1916), he was later influenced by James McNeil Whistler (1834 - 1903). He was married to author Elizabeth Robins (1855-1936), and was the author of several books himself, and some in collaboration with his wife, including a lengthy biography of James Abbott McNeill Whistler in 1911.

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Born: 4 July 1857 in Philadelphia

Died: 23 April 1926

Nationality: American

Gender: Male

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