Hog Island. Offerings to the Gods 1918

"Hog Island. Offerings to the Gods" is a 1918 drawing by American artist Thornton Oakley. The artwork depicts a busy shipyard, likely Hog Island in Philadelphia, where ships were built during World War I. Oakley masterfully captures the industrial scene using a cross-hatch technique in black and white, highlighting the intricate steel scaffolding and the activity of the shipyard workers. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the wartime effort and the vital role of industrial production in the American war machine.