Edward Hopper

The Firing of a Dynamite Gun
1892–1895

A vintage sketch depicts several figures operating a large, elongated cannon labeled "THE END OF A DYNAMITE GUN," with smoke emanating from its barrel. The scene appears to be set on a ship deck, with ropes and maritime equipment visible, and the characters are dressed in period naval attire. The paper has a yellowed, aged appearance, suggesting historical significance.

A vintage sketch depicts several figures operating a large, elongated cannon labeled "THE END OF A DYNAMITE GUN," with smoke emanating from its barrel. The scene appears to be set on a ship deck, with ropes and maritime equipment visible, and the characters are dressed in period naval attire. The paper has a yellowed, aged appearance, suggesting historical significance.

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Date
1892–1895

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 7 15/16 × 10in. (20.2 × 25.4 cm)

Accession number
70.1561.158

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Josephine N. Hopper Bequest

Rights and reproductions
© Heirs of Josephine N. Hopper/Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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Edward Hopper
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