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Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an industrial setting with a steel bridge in the distance. Smoke and steam fill the upper half, while the horizon is marked by the bridge in the middle. The bridge divides the sky from the industrial elements below. The artwork features energetic black brushstrokes creating a sense of motion. Railway tracks lead towards large structures emitting smoke. In the distance, a water body reflects the chaotic scene, with industrial structures in the skyline. The monochrome color palette emphasizes light and shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1917
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3291 × 4245 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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