Artwork
Building Submarine Chasers
Building Submarine Chasers is an ink print by Joseph Pennell. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Building Submarine Chasers is a 1917 lithograph by Joseph Pennell, depicting a shipyard during wartime. The print showcases Pennell's skill in capturing industrial scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph shows a bustling shipyard with multiple large boats under construction, conveying the intensity of wartime production. Pennell's detailed rendering highlights the labor and machinery involved in building submarine chasers.
Technique & Style
Pennell's work is characterized by a detailed, realistic style, with an emphasis on texture and shading to create depth. The lithograph's visual complexity captures the dynamic atmosphere of the shipyard.
History & Provenance
Pennell, an American artist influenced by James McNeill Whistler, spent much of his career in Europe. He studied under James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, and collaborated with his wife, Elizabeth Robins, on art criticism and publications.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
