Who painted English War Work: Making Armour-Plate?

English War Work: Making Armour-Plate was painted by Joseph Pennell in 1916.

Where can I see English War Work: Making Armour-Plate?

English War Work: Making Armour-Plate is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

English War Work: Making Armour-Plate

Joseph Pennell , 1916

English War Work: Making Armour-Plate is a print by Joseph Pennell. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

English War Work: Making Armour-Plate is a 1916 print by Joseph Pennell, an American artist known for his industrial and landscape subjects.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the production of armor plating during World War I, showing a busy factory floor with workers and heavy machinery amidst dark and smoky conditions.

Technique & Style

Pennell's sketchy, rough pencil lines convey a sense of urgency and rawness, characteristic of his style, which was influenced by his association with James McNeill Whistler.

History & Provenance

Created in 1916, the print reflects Pennell's focus on industrial scenes during World War I, a theme consistent with his broader oeuvre and collaborations with his wife, Elizabeth Robins.