English War Work: Munitions River
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a dark, smoky scene at a riverside factory. Tall smokestacks puff black clouds into the sky, while workers in the foreground load supplies onto a barge. The water is murky, and the buildings look worn, with rough edges and heavy shadows. The artist used thick, scratchy lines to show the gritty, industrial feel of the place. It’s like the smoke and soot are part of the picture itself. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
