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Mouth of the Mine, Ruhrort near Oberhausen

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image is an industrial landscape viewed from a low angle. The scene features towering industrial structures with smoke rising into the sky. In the foreground, there is a rail cart on tracks, and in the background, a group of people is walking along a road. The artwork is created using precise line work in black on a beige background, emphasizing the industrial theme.

Artwork Details

Date
1910
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3699 × 2786 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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