1912
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
At the Bottom of Gatun Lock is a 1912 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a tall, empty tunnel with train tracks running straight into the distance. Two small figures stand near the tracks, one holding a lantern, while a third person walks away. The walls are rough and uneven, and the ceiling curves high above, letting in a faint light from the far end. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show the rough texture of the tunnel walls and tracks. The figures look tiny compared to the huge space around them, making the tunnel feel even bigger. Next, check out how this was made using lithography.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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