The Colliery Ruhrort Near Oberhausen 1910

Joseph Pennell's "The Colliery Ruhrort Near Oberhausen" from 1910 depicts the industrial landscape of the Ruhr Valley in Germany. The etching, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases the imposing structures of a colliery, with tall smokestacks billowing smoke and a network of industrial machinery. The image, capturing the gritty reality of industrial life, reflects the growing prominence of industry in the early 20th century. Pennell's masterful use of line and shading emphasizes the dynamism and scale of the industrial setting.