In the Dry Dock 1917

"In the Dry Dock" is a 1917 lithograph by American artist Joseph Pennell (1857–1926). The artwork depicts a large ship in a dry dock, with the ship's hull raised above the waterline on a framework of wooden supports. Pennell captures the detail of the ship's construction and the surrounding industrial landscape with a meticulous, almost architectural, style. This piece exemplifies Pennell's fascination with the dynamism of the industrial world and his use of lithography to capture its visual complexity. Pennell was a noted printmaker and illustrator, known for his depictions of cities, industry, and architecture.