Coal Warves on the Schuylkill 1884

"Coal Warves on the Schuylkill" is an etching by American artist Joseph Pennell, created in 1884. The artwork depicts a scene of industrial activity on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, with coal wharves, barges, and factories lining the banks. Pennell's detailed and atmospheric etching style captures the bustling energy of the city's industrial heart, with its smokestacks, cranes, and ships. This piece, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offers a glimpse into the industrial landscape of late 19th-century America.