The Repair Gang

salvatorepinto

print

pen and ink

landscape illustration sketch

ink drawing

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen sketch

sketchwork

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

initial sketch

"The Repair Gang" is a black and white etching by Salvatore Pinto, an Italian-American artist born in 1905. The artwork depicts a busy urban scene with a train and workers repairing the tracks. This detailed etching captures the gritty reality of urban life and the constant need for repairs. Pinto, known for his realistic depictions of urban life, showcases the city's infrastructure and the laborers who keep it running.