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Iron Foundry, 1910

Perkins Harnly

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large metal furnace with a conical top and cylindrical forms on the left. Various tools and equipment are scattered around the scene. The color palette consists of muted tones like grays, browns, and black with hints of metallic sheen and spots of color. In the foreground, there is a wooden table with a thermos, a metal lunch pail, and a cloth hanging on the edge. On the right, there is a barrel and metal tools leaning against a gray brick wall. To the left of the furnace, two large metal cylinders rest elevated on a framework, with tools like a bellows and a metal mold on the floor. The scene is framed by a brick structure with windows emitting light.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4036 × 3131 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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