The Gun-Testing Ground

1917

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

This is a drawing of an industrial scene with artillery and machinery. The image shows a detailed view of a large industrial facility or construction site focused on the assembly or maintenance of artillery pieces. The scene includes large cannons, gantries, cranes, rocky cliffs, and foliage. The lower section of the image shows intricate depictions of heavy machinery components like wheels, gears, and gun barrels. The elements are sketched with strong line work and contrast, emphasizing depth and complexity. The style of the drawing is detailed and technical.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7285

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1931, no. 492


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1931

  • Wuerth, Louis A. Catalogue of the Lithographs of Joseph Pennell. Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1931.

Wikidata ID

Q65022697

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