Artwork
In the Dry Dock
In the Dry Dock 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
In the Dry Dock is a 1917 lithograph by Joseph Pennell, showcasing his documentary style focused on industrial subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a shipyard scene with a vessel in a dry dock, surrounded by wooden supports, highlighting Pennell's interest in capturing global sites of labor and construction.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithograph, the work features quick, sketchy lines, characteristic of Pennell's style, achieved using a flat stone and crayon.
History & Provenance
Pennell was influenced by James McNeill Whistler's aesthetic and developed a distinct style centered on urban and mechanical motifs, collaborating 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.
