1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Coal Mine is a 1916 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a cityscape with a large factory in the center, emitting smoke into the air. The scene is set at night, with the sky dark and the only light coming from the factory. In the foreground, there are buildings and streets, with people and horse-drawn carriages moving about. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the architecture and the people. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the factory. The painting is a lithograph, a technique that involves drawing on stone and then printing the image. This technique allows for a high level of detail and texture, which is evident in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to 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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