Building the Great Turret by Joseph Pennell

Building the Great Turret 1916

josephpennell

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landscape illustration sketch

quirky sketch

mechanical pen drawing

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pen sketch

linework heavy

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pen work

fantasy sketch

initial sketch

Joseph Pennell's 1916 lithograph "Building the Great Turret" depicts a bustling industrial scene. The artwork captures the construction of a large structure within a vast, open space. Pennell's signature use of cross-hatching and detailed lines reveals a sense of movement and energy. This work is a testament to the artist's fascination with the industrial revolution and the transforming power of modern technology.