1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
English War Work: The Presses is a 1916 by Joseph Pennell, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a large industrial space with many machines and people working. The room is very big, with high ceilings and lots of windows. There are many machines in the room, some of which look like they are used for pressing or molding metal. There are also many people in the room, all of whom seem to be working hard. They are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and are using tools and machines to do their jobs. The painting is done in a style that makes it look like it was drawn with a pencil or charcoal. The lines are rough and sketchy, and the colors are muted and subdued. The overall effect is one of activity and energy, as if the people in the painting are working hard to get their jobs done. The painting is held at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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