1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
English War Work: The Basilica of War is a 1916 by Joseph Pennell, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a train engine and cars at a station, drawn in quick, rough lines. The smoke stacks and wheels are dark and smudged, while the tracks fade into the background. A building with a window and a sign for "The Basilica of War" sits behind the train. The title hints at a link to World War I, but the drawing focuses on the train’s gritty details. The artist’s loose, sketchy style makes it feel fast and urgent. Next, check out Joseph Pennell (American, 1857–1926) to see how his other work compares.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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