1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Flying Locomotive is a 1917 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a chaotic, smoky scene inside what looks like a factory or train yard. A huge, broken machine—maybe a train engine—dominates the center, its parts scattered like wreckage. Workers in dark clothes and hats scramble around, some pushing carts, others staring at the mess. The air is thick with smoke and debris, and the lighting is dim, making everything look gritty and urgent. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and chaos, almost like a hurried sketch. The scene feels raw and urgent, like something caught in the middle of a big problem. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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