Train Yard, St. Louis 1919

Joseph Pennell's 1919 lithograph, "Train Yard, St. Louis", is a striking depiction of a bustling train yard. The artist uses bold, expressive lines and a stark contrast between light and shadow to convey the energy and chaos of the scene. The dense smoke and steam from the locomotives fill the composition, creating a dramatic and atmospheric effect. Pennell's depiction of the train yard is both realistic and impressionistic, capturing the movement and industry of a key element of the early 20th-century American landscape. This print is an excellent example of Pennell's signature style, which emphasizes the interplay between light and shadow and the dynamism of modern life.