1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Five O'Clock is a 1916 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy train station packed with people. Tracks split in every direction, and a tall smokestack puffs steam in the background. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to show the crowd moving—some walking, others waiting—while the station’s metal beams and platforms fill the scene. The drawing looks rushed, like the artist caught the moment fast. The loose lines make it feel alive, almost like a snapshot. Next, check out lithography to see how this print 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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