The White and Black Hammers
1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The White and Black Hammers is a 1917 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a large, industrial building with a tall chimney and a large hammer in the foreground. The building is made of stone or brick and has a large, arched doorway. The hammer is white with a black handle and is positioned in front of the building. The background of the image is dark, which helps to highlight the building and the hammer. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of industry and manufacturing. If you're interested in learning more about this image, you might want to check out the work of artist 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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