1921
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Oberbaum-Brucke, Berlin is a 1921 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy bridge packed with people, cars, and horses. Tall ships with three masts line the river, their rigging crisscrossing above the water. On the far side, buildings with spires and domes crowd together, while a flag flutters near the center. The whole scene is drawn in loose, quick lines—nothing is perfectly smooth. The artist focused on movement and daily life, not details. The ships look like they’re ready to sail, even though this is just a drawing. Want to know more? Check out lithography to see how this sketch 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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