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The Riveters

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an industrial factory interior. It shows a large, open space dominated by massive machinery and structural elements such as beams and columns. The composition features industrial equipment, like gears and control panels with dials. The dim interior is interrupted by areas of light seeping through the large grid of windows. The style of the drawing, including the use of dark tones and intricate detailing, suggests an early 20th-century industrial environment.

Artwork Details

Date
1917
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3244 × 4436 px
Public Domain
Yes
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