1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Prow is a 1917 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a large ship's bow, with the prow jutting out. The ship is in a dock, with scaffolding and other ships in the background. The image is in black and white. The ship's prow is the main focus of the painting, with the rest of the scene fading into the background. The artist has used strong lines and shading to create a sense of depth and texture. The painting is a great example of lithography, a technique that involves drawing on stone to create a print. If you want to learn more about this technique, look up 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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