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The Basilica of War

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an industrial interior filled with machinery. The scene features a large room with gear-like machines along both sides. The perspective leads the viewer down the length of the hall, with heavy contour lines suggesting overhead cranes. The shading and line work highlight the scale and complexity of the machinery, as well as the industrial setting's grandeur. The precise lines and detail indicate the artist's focus on the technical aspects of industrialization.

Artwork Details

Date
1916
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3922 × 3142 px
Public Domain
Yes
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