Making Propeller Blades 1917

Joseph Pennell's 1917 etching, "Making Propeller Blades," depicts the interior of a factory during World War I. The busy scene features numerous workers and machines engaged in the production of propeller blades for airplanes. Pennell's use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, conveying the industrial atmosphere of the factory. "Making Propeller Blades" exemplifies Pennell's interest in capturing the dynamism of modern life and the impact of industrialization on society.