1912
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Early Morning, Miraflores is a 1912 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy train yard with tracks crisscrossing everywhere. Workers walk along the rails, and a ship sits in the background near big cranes. The scene looks messy but organized, with smoke or fog hanging in the air. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and activity. The drawing feels like a snapshot of a moment in time, not a polished finish. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how it works.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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