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The Big Bug

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an aircraft in a hangar. The image shows a large propeller-driven aircraft inside a hangar. The aircraft's propellers are prominently featured in the foreground, partially obscuring the view. The hangar's structural elements, beams, skylights, and shadows are visible, giving the drawing depth. Figures around the aircraft suggest activity or maintenance. The background shows a landscape, potentially a runway or airfield, with indistinct details. The artwork uses a monochromatic palette with shading techniques to convey texture and atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1916
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4123 × 3209 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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