English War Work:  Gun-Testing

English War Work: Gun-Testing

Joseph Pennell

1916

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a scene of gun-testing during a war. It's an American war scene, which is interesting because it shows a different side of war. The details of the guns and the people testing them are also noteworthy, as they give insight into the time period. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Joseph Pennell (American, 1857–1926)

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