1909
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Great Chimney, Bradford is a 1909 by Joseph Pennell, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a messy, smoky city packed with tall chimneys and small houses. The lines are rough, almost like scribbles, and the whole scene feels gritty. Smoke pours from the chimneys, mixing with the jagged rooftops and trees. The artist focused on how factories and homes crowd together, with no clean edges. This was drawn from a high angle, making the buildings look crammed and uneven. Next, check out Joseph Pennell (American, 1857–1926) to see how his sketches capture real places.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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