Under the Shed
1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a busy shipyard under a large wooden shed. Cranes loom over half-built ships, their ropes tangled and heavy. Workers in the distance move around the yard, while the ground is littered with tools and scrap metal. The artist focused on the chaos of construction, using quick, rough lines to show the energy of the place. The signature in the corner reads "Pennell," matching the artist’s name. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
