1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Fitting Guns in Turrets is a 1916 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy ship deck with a group of sailors working on a large gun mounted on a turret. The ship’s rigging fills the background, and smaller figures move around below. The drawing is rough and full of quick lines, giving it a hurried, active feel. The artist focused on the messy, practical side of loading guns—not a polished scene. The title *Fitting Guns in Turrets* hints this is about real work, not just decoration. Want to see more? Check out the technique: 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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