Untitled (Industrial Scene)

c. 1930-1940

Walter Simmons Breene

Associated Names
Walter Simmons Breene

Artist, American, 1884 - 1951

The image shows an industrial scene with tall smokestacks and various structures, potentially factories, extending into the distance. The horizon is obscured by the towering industrial elements and billowing clouds of smoke blending into a dark sky. The brushstrokes create a textured contrast between the dark structures and the lighter smoke and sky, using etching techniques. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of deep blacks, grays, and whites. Closest to the viewer is an inclined plane with a grid-like pattern resembling a large window, contrasting with the dark verticals of the smokestacks. The industrial architecture dominates the scene, both near and far, creating a sense of depth and scale.
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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower right, WALTER BREENE; within the plate: lower right, WB

Wikidata ID

Q76442841

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