The Big Gate of the Big Shop

1916

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image is a drawing of a large industrial interior with machinery and structures. It shows an expansive indoor space dominated by industrial equipment, structures, and a sense of activity. A massive piece of machinery is on the left side with large wheels, beams, and gears, emitting steam or smoke. There is a clock above the scene. The center has various smaller equipment and structures, enhancing the industrial atmosphere. The shading and detailing add depth to the drawing, focusing on the intricate workings of the industrial setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6854

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1931, no. 418


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1931

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

Wikidata ID

Q65022553

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