English War Work: Within the Furnaces
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
English War Work: Within the Furnaces is a 1916 by Joseph Pennell, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a dark industrial scene. There are several furnaces in the center, with flames and smoke rising from them. The walls and ceiling are dark and shadowy, with some light coming in from the left side. In the foreground, there are some tracks or rails on the ground, and a few objects that look like machinery or tools. The overall atmosphere is one of industry and hard work. 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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