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English War Work:  Within the Furnaces, by Joseph Pennell, 1916

English War Work: Within the Furnaces

Joseph Pennell

1916

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

English War Work: Within the Furnaces is a 1916 by Joseph Pennell, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph Pennell
When & what style?
1916
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

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.

About the artist

Portrait of Joseph Pennell
Artist

Joseph Pennell

Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.

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