Artwork
The Big Mill, Gary, Indiana
The Big Mill, Gary, Indiana is an ink print by Joseph Pennell. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Big Mill, Gary, Indiana is a 1914 lithograph by Joseph Pennell, capturing an industrial site in Gary, Indiana. Characteristic of Pennell's oeuvre, it highlights his fascination with documenting industrial landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The piece focuses on a prominent industrial mill, exemplifying Pennell's interest in portraying the impact of industrial structures on the landscape during a period of significant change.
Technique & Style
Created using lithography, the work involves drawing on stone, a technique Pennell mastered alongside etching and drawing. His style, influenced by James McNeill Whistler and shaped by training under James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, emphasizes detailed rendering of industrial subjects.
History & Provenance
Pennell, primarily based in Europe, produced this work in 1914. While specific ownership history of The Big Mill, Gary, Indiana is not detailed here, it reflects Pennell's broader practice of capturing industrial and landmark scenes across his career.
Context
Part of a broader artistic trend documenting industrialization, The Big Mill, Gary, Indiana situates itself within early 20th-century efforts to artistically respond to the changing urban and industrial landscape.
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Artist
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
