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The image shows a seascape with ships and bridges, viewed slightly above the water. Two suspension bridges are visible in the distance, framed by ships below. The scene features textured brushstrokes indicating motion, with smoke from steamships adding atmosphere. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, gray, and white to emphasize light and shadow. A tugboat and a larger vessel are depicted close by, with smoke blending into the surroundings.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Battleship Coming Home
Joseph Pennell
- Date
- 1917
- Medium
- lithograph
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1943.3.6869
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1901 to 1925
- Department
- CG-W
Portfolio and series
- Series
- American War Work
Subjects and terms
- American
- Flag
- Bridge
- Ship
- Water
NGA object ID 9664. 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.