English War Work: The Iron Mine
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a gritty, industrial scene with deep shadows and sharp lines. Iron ore pours from a chute into a train car. The scene looks dirty and hard, but also busy and purposeful. This was made during World War I to show America’s role in war production. Pennell often drew industrial scenes like this, highlighting how factories fed the war effort. Look up Joseph Pennell (American, 1857–1926) to see more of his bold, graphic style.
