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    This is a drawing of the interior of a slaughterhouse or meat-packing facility. The artwork shows large animal carcasses hanging from hooks and chains. The carcasses dominate the composition, with additional equipment or parts of the facility in the background. The overall tone of the piece is gritty and industrial, showcasing the stark reality of the meat-packing process.
    Charlotte Rothstein, No. 1 - Packingtown Series, 1939, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4194

    No. 1 - Packingtown Series

    No. 1 - Packingtown Series

    Charlotte Rothstein · 1939 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4194

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