The Gun Shop 1916

josephpennell

print

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen sketch

personal sketchbook

linework heavy

sketchwork

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

initial sketch

"The Gun Shop" is a 1916 lithograph by American artist Joseph Pennell. The artwork captures the industrial landscape of a gun factory during World War I. Pennell's meticulous detail depicts the factory's machinery, workers, and vast output of weaponry. The drawing highlights the stark reality of wartime production and serves as a testament to the human cost of conflict. Pennell's signature style, characterized by precise lines and atmospheric shading, further enhances the realism of the scene.