Open Hearth Furnaces

c. 1930-1932

Leon René Pescheret

Associated Names
Leon René Pescheret

Artist, American, 1892 - 1961

This is a detailed drawing of a large industrial structure, possibly a furnace or factory. The image shows a towering structure with chimneys, support beams, pipes, and scaffolding against a textured sky. In the foreground, there are rail tracks with a cart on them leading towards the entrance of the facility. Shadows and light create a dramatic contrast, emphasizing the industrial atmosphere. The composition focuses on the geometric shapes and mechanical elements of the building.
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Inscriptions

lower left in the print: Courtesy of / Inland Steel Mills; lower right in graphite: Leon R. Pescheret; upper left margin: 96; lower left in graphite: Open hearth Furnaces; lower right: Leon R Pescheret/Imp.; lower right: 4

Wikidata ID

Q76441611

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