The Balloon-Shed

About this work

This sketch shows a big, empty hangar with a dark circle where a balloon might hang. Outside, a few old biplanes sit on the ground, their wings spread wide. The drawing is loose and quick, with lots of scribbly lines and no extra details—just the basic shapes of the planes and the building. The artist focused on the weird mix of old and new: the huge balloon-shed feels like a leftover from an earlier time, while the planes look like the future. The whole scene has a rough, unfinished feel, like a quick note jotted down while watching something change fast. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Pennell, Joseph.