The Little Men of the Big Hammer

1917

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

This is a drawing of a large machine in an industrial setting. The image depicts a massive piece of machinery dominating the right side of the drawing, surrounded by intricate details of industrial components and structures. The drawing utilizes varying shades and density of graphite to create a sense of depth and complexity, suggesting a busy industrial environment with architectural and mechanical elements. The detailed sketch includes pipes, gears, and various mechanical components intertwining, capturing the essence of an industrial revolution setting. The left side of the drawing appears to be slightly less detailed, possibly representing light and shadow within the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6802

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1931, no. 482


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1931

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

Wikidata ID

Q65022499

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