Within the Furnaces

1916

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image depicts an industrial hall or factory interior viewed from a slightly elevated angle. In the center is a wide aisle that extends into the distance. The composition is enclosed by tall walls and high ceilings, with large machinery and structural elements in the surroundings. The brush strokes are dynamic and textured, with bold, dark lines defining machinery and lighter strokes for shading and texture. The color palette is black and white, creating a sense of depth and energy. The scene includes detailed machines and equipment nearby, with light entering from overhead openings or windows in the distance, creating contrasts on parts of the equipment and structure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6834

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1931, no. 422


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1931

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

Wikidata ID

Q65022532

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