1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
In the Dry Dock is a 1917 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a ship in a dry dock, surrounded by wooden supports. The hull is tilted, revealing its underside, while the masts and rigging loom above. A smaller ship sits in the background, and the whole scene is drawn in quick, sketchy lines. Look closer at the signature: it’s a lithograph, meaning the artist used a flat stone and crayon to print it. The rough lines make it feel like a quick study, not a polished work. Want to see more by this artist? Check out Pennell, Joseph.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
