English War Work: The Old Gun Pit
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a busy industrial scene with heavy machinery and a giant crane lifting something. The drawing is rough, with lots of sharp lines and dark shading. You can see pipes, gears, and a train track in the foreground. The artist focused on the messy, powerful side of factories and war work. The lines are quick and uneven, almost like a hurried sketch. Next, look up Joseph Pennell (American, 1857–1926) to see more of his bold drawings.
