Coal Mines, Monceau, France 1911

Joseph Pennell's 1911 lithograph, "Coal Mines, Monceau, France," depicts the industrial landscape of a coal mining region. The drawing features tall smokestacks billowing with smoke, a towering headframe, and a canal lined with barges, all rendered with a loose, expressive style. Pennell, a prominent American artist, was known for his evocative depictions of industrial scenes, often exploring the interplay between man and machine. The lithograph captures the raw energy and harsh realities of a coal mining community, providing a glimpse into a bygone era of heavy industry.