1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ready for War is a 1916 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a big, busy shipyard. Workers are scattered around—some stand on the deck, others climb ropes or handle tools. The ship itself is half-built, with tall masts and wires everywhere. The whole scene looks dark and smudgy, like it was drawn fast. Notice how the artist used quick, rough lines. The shipyard looks messy but full of action, like a snapshot of a moment in time. Want to see how this drawing 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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