1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Old and the New is a 1917 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy harbor with ships docked at wooden piers. In the foreground, a small boat sits on the water, and a few people are unloading ropes or cargo. The buildings in the background look old and weathered, with some cranes and industrial equipment scattered around. The whole scene is drawn in quick, sketchy lines—almost like a hurried notebook doodle. The artist focused on the mix of old and new: the rickety piers next to big ships, and the tiny boat next to the towering cranes. It’s like two worlds bumping together. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Pennell, Joseph.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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