1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Ants is a 1917 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy ship packed with tiny figures. The deck is crowded with ropes, sails, and what looks like cannons. The artist drew fast, leaving some lines rough and sketchy, like they were in a hurry. The title *The Ants* hints this might be about how small people look on a big ship. The artist used quick strokes to fill every corner, almost like a swarm. Next, check out how this was made with 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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