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Made in Germany, the Great Crane

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image is a pencil sketch of a large industrial crane, viewed from a low angle. The crane dominates the composition, with the horizon obscured. Arches hint at a road or railway below. The sketch features precise lines, shading for texture, and a monochromatic palette of gray and black on a light background. Additional buildings and industrial details are visible in the distance. The foreground shows railway tracks and workers.

Artwork Details

Date
1916
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3291 × 4090 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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