1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Gun-Testing Ground is a 1917 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a bustling industrial scene. In the foreground, several large guns are positioned on a platform, with people gathered around them. The background features a mix of trees and buildings, with a few figures scattered throughout. A closer look reveals a sense of activity and purpose among the people in the scene. They seem to be engaged in some kind of work or testing, possibly related to the guns. If you're interested in learning more about this style of artwork, you might want to explore the technique of 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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