679 46, Primary Autogenous Mills, Taconite Plant, Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company, Empire Mine, Palmer, Michigan

1979, printed 2016

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, 1932 - 2026

This is a photograph of an industrial setting with large machinery in an assembly line. The image showcases a row of massive machines with cylindrical components, likely part of a manufacturing or processing process. The photo is in black and white, highlighting the metallic surfaces and machinery details. Overhead lighting reflects on the machinery, adding depth to the scene. Walkways and railings provide structure to the composition, emphasizing the scale and organization of the manufacturing process. The perspective shows a repetitive pattern, capturing the essence of industrial production.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 28 × 26.5 cm (11 × 10 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 32.9 × 48.3 cm (12 15/16 × 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.10


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 1979; upper left: 679-46; upper right: NEW / PAPER / TEST; center left: 1/5/16 / TEST #2 / same 1 / NEW PAPER; center: Primary Autogenous Crushing Mill / Taconite Plant / Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co – Palmer Empire Mine / Palmer, Mich.


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