English War Work: The Urns, Casting Big Shells
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a busy factory floor. A train sits on tracks in the foreground, loaded with large metal objects. Workers in the background move around machinery, while shelves hold stacks of urn-shaped containers. The lighting is dim, with shadows making the space feel industrial and shadowy. The artist focused on the gritty details of wartime production, showing how shells were made. The rough lines and quick strokes give it a raw, urgent feel. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
