Old and New Mills, Valenciennes, France

Joseph Pennell

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a landscape with an old wooden windmill on the left and a modern industrial factory on the right. The windmill has a square base with a steeply pitched roof and four blades. The blades are made of wood and have a lattice-like pattern. A small staircase leads up to the windmill's door. In the background, on the right side of the image, there is a large factory with several smokestacks emitting smoke. The sky is cloudy and overcast. The overall atmosphere suggests a contrast between old and new, with the traditional windmill standing alongside the modern industrial factory. The image is drawn in a detailed and realistic style, with visible brushstrokes and shading. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom of the image. Old and New Mills, Valenciennes, France by Joseph Pennell.