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Submarines in Dry Dock

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a shipyard with submarines under construction. The image shows multiple submarines at different stages of assembly in a dry dock, surrounded by scaffolding, dock infrastructure, and cranes. The submarines are detailed with precision, emphasizing their hulls and surrounding machinery. The drawing conveys the complexity and industrious nature of shipbuilding, depicting a vibrant and active site of naval engineering using a monochromatic palette.

Artwork Details

Date
1917
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4123 × 3243 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette