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Building Submarine Chasers, by Joseph Pennell, ink, 1917

Building Submarine Chasers

Joseph Pennell

1917

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Building Submarine Chasers is a 1917 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph Pennell
When & what style?
1917
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You're looking at a lithograph titled "Building Submarine Chasers". It shows a bustling shipyard with several large boats under construction. The scene is filled with people working on the ships, and there are cranes and other equipment scattered throughout the yard. The lithograph is done in a detailed, realistic style, with lots of texture and shading to give the scene depth. The artist has captured the energy and activity of the shipyard, with people moving around and working on the ships. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this lithograph, you might want to check out the work of Pennell, Joseph.

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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