Harry Kinzi Shigeta

Japanese, 1887 - 1963

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The image displays an industrial scene with heavy machinery in operation. A large piece of machinery, potentially a forging or pressing machine, is depicted working. Sparks fly from the metal, indicating heat and labor. The focus is on the machinery and the ambient lighting creates a mood of intensity and industriousness. Components of the machine such as levers and gears are visible, adding to its mechanical complexity. The light and shadow play enhances the drama and highlights the functionality and scale of the machinery.
Harry Kinzi Shigeta, The Drop Forge, c. 1925, gelatin silver print, Scott Nathan and Laura DeBonis Fund, 2022.94.3

The Drop Forge

Harry Kinzi Shigeta · c. 1925 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.94.3