Joseph Pennell's Pictures Of The Wonder Of Work: Reproductions Of A Series Of Drawings, Etchings, Lithographs, Made By Him About The World (1916)

Joseph Pennell's ""Pictures of the Wonder of Work: Reproductions of a Series of Drawings, Etchings, Lithographs, Made by Him About the World"" is a book that showcases the artwork of the American artist Joseph Pennell. The book, which was originally published in 1916, features a series of drawings, etchings, and lithographs that Pennell created throughout his travels around the world. The artwork in this book is focused on the theme of work, with Pennell depicting various industries, factories, and laborers from different countries and cultures. The images are accompanied by Pennell's own commentary, providing insight into his artistic process and the inspiration behind each piece. Overall, ""Pictures of the Wonder of Work"" is a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century art and industry, as seen through the eyes of a talented and perceptive artist. It is a must-read for anyone interested in art history, industrialization, or the human experience of work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.