Artwork
Making Propeller Blades
Making Propeller Blades 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
Making Propeller Blades is a 1917 lithograph by Joseph Pennell, an American artist known for his work in various mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a cluttered industrial workshop where workers manufacture propeller blades, capturing the chaotic and labor-intensive nature of industrial production.
Technique & Style
Pennell's lithograph is characterized by a rough, observational style, conveying the raw, unfinished quality of the industrial scene.
Context
Pennell's focus on industrial subjects reflects his interest in the modern world, and his work was influenced by his training under James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, as well as his later association with James McNeill Whistler.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
