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Dinner Time, Gatun Lock, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
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Dinner Time, Gatun Lock, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Dinner Time, Gatun Lock, 1912
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Dinner Time, Gatun Lock, 1912
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is a captivating black and white lithograph created by Joseph Pennell. This remarkable artwork takes us back to the early 20th century in Central America, where the Panama Canal was under construction. The image showcases the impressive engineering feat of the Gatun Lock, with its towering walls and intricate mechanisms. In this scene, we are transported to an outdoor setting amidst bustling construction activity. A group of workers can be seen taking a well-deserved break from their laborious tasks during their lunchtime. They gather together on a makeshift wooden platform suspended above the lock's waterway, enjoying their meal while surrounded by tools and machinery. Pennell's use of lithography beautifully captures both the grandeur of civil engineering and the human element within it. The stark contrast between light and shadow adds depth to the composition, emphasizing every detail of this monumental structure against a backdrop of South American landscape. This print not only serves as a historical document but also metaphorically represents progress and ambition through its depiction of man-made marvels shaping our world. It invites viewers to reflect upon how transportation infrastructure has transformed societies throughout time. "Dinner Time, Gatun Lock, 1912" is now part of the National Gallery of Art in Washington D. C. , allowing visitors to appreciate Joseph Pennell's artistic prowess while immersing themselves in an era defined by innovation and determination.
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