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The Big Mill, Gary, Indiana

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an industrial scene with numerous steel mill structures dominating the skyline. A central blast furnace releases steam and smoke. The image features fine, detailed brushstrokes depicting metal textures in shades of gray and black. Train tracks curve towards the mill, leading the eye to a tunnel in the distance. Smoke fills the sky, blending with clouds in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1914
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4479 × 3554 px
Public Domain
Yes
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