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Bringing in the Gun

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an industrial interior scene. The artwork depicts the interior of an industrial building with high ceilings, beams, cranes, walls, roof trusses, a steam locomotive, rail tracks, and industrial elements like a crane. Light and shadow are used to create depth and scale. The drawing has a textured appearance that adds dynamism and authenticity to the industrial setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1916
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3005 × 3971 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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