The Forges

1917

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

This is a drawing of an industrial interior. The drawing depicts a large factory or workshop space with machinery, pipes, and metal beams. The space appears to be expansive with arches and vertical lines indicating height. Light enters through large windows on one side, creating shadows that add depth and texture to the environment. The lines are loose and sketchy, capturing the dynamic atmosphere of an industrial setting. The scene conveys a sense of historical significance, highlighting the complexity of an industrial age workspace.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6907

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1931, no. 478


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1931

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

Wikidata ID

Q65022607

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