1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Munitions City, No.I is a 1916 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy cityscape with tall buildings and a bridge in the foreground. The lines are loose and quick, almost like scribbles, giving it a rough, sketchy feel. There’s a mix of dark and light marks, with some areas filled in more heavily than others. The artist used a lot of cross-hatching—tiny lines crisscrossing to create shadows and depth. It looks like they were in a hurry or just wanted to capture the vibe rather than every detail. Next, check out how this was made using 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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