Shell Factory, No.I
1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Shell Factory, No.I is a 1917 ink by Joseph Pennell, depicting factory, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a dark factory scene with workers and machines in this lithograph. The factory looks busy and a bit gritty. This scene is interesting because it shows a part of everyday life that wasn't often depicted in art back then, giving us a glimpse into what working conditions were like. You can learn more about this kind of art by looking into the technique: lithography.
