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Making Pig-Iron

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an industrial scene with large machinery and structures. The image features an intricate industrial site with cylindrical structures, pipes, and scaffolding. In the foreground, there is a large piece of machinery with several figures around it. The background shows hazy atmosphere, large buildings, and smoke rising from chimneys. The drawing is detailed with contrasts of light and shadow emphasizing the scale of the industrial environment.

Artwork Details

Date
1916
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3977 × 3153 px
Public Domain
Yes
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