This is a drawing of a large industrial shipyard or construction site. The scene features towering structures such as ship hulls or steel frameworks, creating a narrow passage. Railway tracks extend into the distance, indicating activity. Strong vertical and horizontal lines convey scale and perspective. Small sketchy figures occupy various levels of the construction. Dark shadows contrast with the lighter central passage, emphasizing vertical space. The style emphasizes industrial power and architectural grandeur.
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This is a drawing of a large industrial shipyard or construction site. The scene features towering structures such as ship hulls or steel frameworks, creating a narrow passage. Railway tracks extend into the distance, indicating activity. Strong vertical and horizontal lines convey scale and perspective. Small sketchy figures occupy various levels of the construction. Dark shadows contrast with the lighter central passage, emphasizing vertical space. The style emphasizes industrial power and architectural grandeur.

National Gallery of Art · Print

At the Bottom of Gatun Lock

Joseph Pennell

Date
1912
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.7292
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1901 to 1925
Department
CG-W

Portfolio and series

Series
Panama

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • figure
  • Railroad
  • Wood

NGA object ID 10088. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.