"Bottle" Kilns in the Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent

c. 1937

Bill Brandt

Associated Names
Bill Brandt

Artist, British, born Germany, 1904 - 1983

The image shows industrial structures with large, dark brick chimneys or kilns that dominate the scene. The structures rise upwards, filling much of the frame, showcasing curved surfaces with varied brick textures. The horizon line is not visible, as the structures fill the vertical space. The image is in a photographic style with sharp contrasts and crisp details highlighting each brick. The color palette is grayscale, creating a stark appearance against the lighter sky. In the distance, partially visible building rooftops provide context to the industrial setting.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Steven E. and Phyllis Gross, Newark, NJ; Gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

All on verso: by later hands, center in black ink: Ports/ in Stoke on Trent/ 38C; lower left in graphite: F54; lower center in graphite: BBUS 277

Wikidata ID

Q64145320

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