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.
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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
Print
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.