1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
English War Work: The Old Shipyard is a 1916 by Joseph Pennell, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a busy shipyard filled with cranes, metal beams, and scattered tools. The lines are rough and fast, like quick notes jotted down. Shadows and light mark the shapes of machinery and workers’ activity. The artist focused on the messy, industrial side of war work—no smooth scenes here. The drawing looks like it was made on the spot, full of energy and detail. Next, check out Joseph Pennell (American, 1857–1926) to see more of his bold, sketchy style.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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