1912
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Steam Shovel in the Cut at Bas Obispo is a 1912 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy construction site with a giant steam shovel digging into a hillside. Tracks curve around the machine, and a train sits on a bridge in the background. The scene is full of rough lines and dark smudges, giving it a gritty, industrial feel. The artist used a messy, sketchy style that makes the scene look almost like a quick study. The signature in the corner reads "Pennell," matching the artist’s name. Look up lithography to see how this print 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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