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Looking up the Cut from Bas Obispo, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
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Looking up the Cut from Bas Obispo, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Looking up the Cut from Bas Obispo, 1912
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Looking up the Cut from Bas Obispo, 1912 - A Glimpse into the Panama Canal's Monumental Construction
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. This black and white lithograph, created by Joseph Pennell in 1912, offers a mesmerizing view of the Panama Canal under construction. Titled "Looking up the Cut from Bas Obispo" this artwork takes us back to a significant moment in history when human ingenuity triumphed over nature's obstacles. Pennell skillfully captures the grandeur of this engineering marvel as we gaze upon a landscape transformed by man's determination. The railway tracks leading towards the horizon symbolize progress and connectivity, while steam trains chug along tirelessly, carrying materials for further construction. The artist masterfully employs lithography to depict every intricate detail of this monumental project. Through his skilled hand, we witness towering cliffs carved out to create a passage for water transport between continents. The canal itself becomes a metaphorical gateway linking Central America with South America—a testament to mankind's ability to conquer geographical boundaries. As we contemplate this print at an art gallery or center such as the National Gallery of Art Washington, our imagination is transported back in time. We can almost feel the energy and excitement that must have filled these surroundings during those early days of construction. "Looking up the Cut from Bas Obispo" serves not only as an artistic masterpiece but also as a historical document preserving one of humanity's greatest achievements—the creation of an enduring transportation route that forever changed global trade
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