1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Gun Pit, No.II is a 1917 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a dimly lit room with heavy curtains and tall windows. A bed sits in the middle, half-hidden by shadows. On the walls hang dark drapes and a few odd shapes—maybe lamps or vases. The lines are rough, like they were drawn fast. The artist used a scratchy, uneven style. It feels unfinished, almost like a quick note instead of a polished drawing. Want to see how this was made? Look up 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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