Building Dover Pier
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Building Dover Pier is a 1910 by Joseph Pennell, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a busy shipyard with two towering cranes lifting heavy beams. In the background, a town sits on a hill, with smoke rising from chimneys. The water is dotted with small boats and floating wood planks. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and industry. The cranes look almost mechanical, with lots of angles and sharp details. Next, check out Joseph Pennell (American, 1857–1926) to see more of his work.
