1911
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Lake of Fire, Charleroi is a 1911 ink by Joseph Pennell, depicting Coal, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a dark, industrial scene with a lake of fire in the foreground. It's a lithograph, which is a type of print made from stone. The details in the scene are quite sharp, suggesting the artist paid close attention to the textures of the buildings and the water. The artist likely chose this scene to comment on the impact of industry on the environment. This was a common theme in art at the time, as many cities were rapidly industrializing. You can learn more about this style of printmaking by looking into the technique: lithography.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
