282 59, Republic Steel Company, South Chicago Works, Chicago, Illinois

1982, printed 2016

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, 1932 - 2026

The image displays an industrial scene showcasing a factory complex from a ground-level perspective. Smoke and steam rise from chimneys and towers, blending into the overcast sky. The terrain is uneven with a mix of snow and dark earth showing signs of human activity. The grayscale color palette emphasizes the white snow, black soil, grey structures, and cloudy sky, creating a stark visual impact.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 28 × 29.8 cm (11 × 11 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 32.9 × 48.3 cm (12 15/16 × 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.8

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David Plowden, Winnetka, IL; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: David Plowden 1982; upper left: 282 – 59; upper center: REPUBLIC STEEL / South Chicago works; center left: 3/24/16 / #1 / Adjust Foreground; lower right circled: PAPER # / 2

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