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Tapping The Furnaces

c. 1930-1932

Leon René Pescheret

Associated Names

Leon René Pescheret

Artist, American, 1892 - 1961

This drawing shows an industrial scene inside a factory. It features a complex network of beams and structures surrounding a large furnace. Various ladders and platforms connect different levels of the structure. The drawing uses strong contrast of light and shadow, with the central furnace emitting a bright glow. The detailed cross-hatching and line work create a textured and atmospheric quality, capturing the industrial essence of the setting.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

plate: 226 x 177 mm
sheet: 279 x 209 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3904

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in the print: LRP; lower left in graphite: Tapping the Furnaces; upper left: 95; lower right: 2 COURTESY OF THE/INLAND STEEL MILLS

Wikidata ID

Q76441612

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