1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Unloading Ore is a 1917 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy dock scene with a ship being unloaded. Crates and cargo pile up along the wharf, and workers move around with ropes and pulleys. The trees in the background look dark and tangled, while the sky is faint but visible above. The artist used a scratchy, textured style that feels rough and quick. It’s like the lines were drawn fast, almost like a hurried sketch. Next, check out the technique: lithography to see how this print was made.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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