English War Work: The Gun Shop
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows rows of workers in a gun shop busy with rifles, bolts, and tools. Each figure has a clear job—some assemble parts, others check or package pieces. The artist drew the scene with sharp lines and careful shading to show every detail. The artist made this during World War I to show America’s home-front effort. America wasn’t fighting yet but was already making guns for allies. Look up Joseph Pennell (American, 1857–1926) to see more of his wartime prints.
