Factories on the Chicago River

Bertha Evelyn Jaques

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an industrial cityscape with buildings and smokestacks on both sides of a river. Smoke rises from the stacks into the sky. The brushstrokes are detailed, creating a textured atmosphere. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and black. A boat is seen navigating the river, surrounded by buildings and docks. In the background, the river continues with more structures and smokestacks. The sky shows layers of clouds.