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English War Work: Making Pig Iron, The Base of the Blast Furnaces

Joseph Pennell

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black-and-white drawing of an industrial scene. Large blast furnace dominates left side. The furnace has a wide base on three steps and a curved top. A platform extends out from the furnace. Several men stand on and around the furnace. In the background, another large industrial building with arches and smokestacks. Men standing on right side of image. The ground appears to be made of wooden planks. The image is drawn in a sketchy style with heavy shading and texture. The artist's signature appears twice.

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1132 × 893 px
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