1912
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Cut from Culebra is a 1912 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a winding train track cutting through a steep, rocky hillside. The mountain looms dark and jagged above, while the tracks curve sharply down toward a small village at the bottom. Trees cling to the slopes, and the whole scene looks rough and uneven, like it was sketched quickly. The artist used a scratchy, almost sketchy style—no smooth lines, just sharp marks that feel urgent. It’s a black-and-white print, so the contrast between the tracks and the mountain makes everything stand out. Want to see more prints like this? 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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