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Joseph Pennell's pictures of the Panama Canal Reproductions of a series of lithographs made by him on the Isthmus of Panama, January—March 1912, together with impressions and notes by the artist

By Joseph Pennell

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the grand creation of a waterway through the eyes of an artist, detailing the land, labor, and towering structures that shaped a world-changing canal.

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2015-05-10
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Summary

"Joseph Pennell's pictures of the Panama Canal" by Joseph Pennell is a visual and descriptive journey through the construction of a massive canal, captured in a series of lithographs and personal notes from the early 1900s. The book showcases the author's experiences on the Isthmus of Panama, specifically from January to March of 1912, bringing to life the environment, engineering marvels, and the people who made it all possible. Pennell's work details the massive scale of this engineering project and merges it with the beauty of the tropical surroundings, documenting a historic moment through both artistic and observational lenses, with a focus on the landscapes, engineering, laborers, and the overall environment of the Panama Canal.

About the Author

Joseph Pennell was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines. A prolific artist, he spent most of his working life in Europe, and developed an interest in landmarks, landscapes, and industrial scenes around the world. A student of James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, he was later influenced by James McNeill Whistler. He was married to author Elizabeth Robins, and he also was a writer.

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