Ready for War by Joseph Pennell

Ready for War 1916

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linework heavy

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Joseph Pennell's 1916 lithograph "Ready for War" depicts a powerful scene of men preparing a massive cannon for battle. The work captures the stark realities of World War I, emphasizing the industrial scale of warfare. Through a gestural and dynamic style, Pennell conveys the urgency and tension of the moment, as the workers toil tirelessly to ready the weapon for its deadly purpose.

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