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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.
Born: 4 July 1857 in Philadelphia
Died: 23 April 1926
Nationality: American
Gender: Male
Joseph Pennell
The work of Charles Keene / with an introduction & comments on the drawings illustrating the artist's methods, by Joseph Pennell ; to which is added a bibliography of the books Keene illustrated, and a catalogue of his etchings, by W. H. Chesson. - London: [1897]
13/3286
Joseph Pennell and Elizabeth Robins Pennell
The life of James McNeill Whistler / by E.R. and J. Pennell ; in two volumes illustrated - London; Philadelphia: 1909
14/4460
Joseph Pennell and Elizabeth Robins Pennell
Lithography & lithographers : some chapters in the history of the art, with technical remarks and suggestions / by Joseph & Elizabeth Robbins Pennell, together with many illustrations. - London: 1898
13/3320
Elizabeth Robins Pennell and Joseph Pennell
The Whistler journal / by E.R. & J. Pennell - Philadelphia: 1921
11/2822