1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Gantry is a 1916 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a jumble of metal beams and scaffolding. The lines are loose and shaky, like someone quickly tracing the shapes. Dark marks fill the background, making the structure feel tangled and busy. The artist used a scratchy, almost messy style—no smooth lines here. It’s like a quick study of how big machines look when they’re being built. Want to see more work like this? Check out 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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