1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Bringing in the Gun is a 1916 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a dim, cluttered room with heavy machinery. A large crane dominates the center, its cables dangling toward a dark, boxy object on the floor. To the right, a smaller machine with wheels and pipes sits half-hidden in shadow. The walls are rough, and light barely cuts through the haze, making everything look worn and industrial. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to show the gritty details—like the tangled ropes and the uneven floor. It feels like a snapshot of a moment frozen in time, not polished or idealized. Next, check out lithography to see how this sketch was made.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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