1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Gun Pit, No.I is a 1917 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a dark, narrow gun pit with a tall, thick metal barrel pointing out. Around it, soldiers in old-fashioned uniforms stand near a low wall, watching something in the distance. The background has a hazy, busy scene with buildings, trees, and what looks like a battlefield. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show the gritty reality of war. The focus is on the heavy gun and the soldiers, making the scene feel tense and urgent. Try looking up lithography next to see how this print was made.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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