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Steel Being Poured Into Open Hearth Furnace

Roderick D. MacKenzie

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting an industrial scene. The image shows the interior of a factory or foundry where a large cylindrical metal object is being worked on. Flames and heavy smoke dominate the environment, indicating intense heat and activity related to smelting or metalworking. The scene is illuminated by the bright glow of the fire, creating dramatic shadows and highlights. Industrial machinery and structures, such as beams and cranes, are visible. The artist employs strong contrasts and dynamic lines to convey the intense, energetic atmosphere common in a steel mill or similar industrial facility.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1922
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4007 × 3264 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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