Soaking Pits

1946

Jackson Lee Nesbitt

Associated Names
Jackson Lee Nesbitt

Artist, American, 1913 - 2008

This is a drawing of an industrial scene inside a steel mill. The image comprises a vast interior space dominated by machinery and industrial architecture, including beams, girders, and expansive ceilings. The focal point is an enormous furnace or smelting pit emitting intense light, creating strong contrasts of shadow and light throughout the space. Surrounding the furnace are heavy machinery structures with intricate mechanical components and fixtures. Metalwork sparks fly from the furnace, adding dynamism to the scene. The industrial setting is detailed, showcasing the scale and mechanical complexity of a steel production environment, with rich textures and mechanical detailing typical of the industrial age.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1993

  • Retif, Earl, and Ann Salzer. Jackson Lee Nesbitt: The Graphic Work. New Orleans, LA: Stone and Press, 1993, n.p., no. 25.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: SOAKING PITS-SHEFFIELD STEEL OF TEXAS; lower right in plate: JACKSON LEE NESBITT 1946; lower left in graphite: Soaking Pits; lower right in graphite: Jackson Lee Nesbitt

Wikidata ID

Q76441509

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