1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
In the Jaws of Death, Rolling Bars for Shells is a 1916 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white image shows a chaotic, dimly lit room packed with soldiers and equipment. The men are crammed together, some carrying stretchers, while others push or drag heavy boxes. A staircase spirals upward in the background, leading to a faintly visible doorway. The scene feels rushed, with shadows and smudges making everything look urgent and crowded. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to show movement and tension. The lithograph style keeps it rough and fast, like a snapshot of a moment in time. Want to see more prints like this? Check out 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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