C483 441, U.S. Steel Company Coke Plant, Gary, Indiana

1983, printed 2016

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, 1932 - 2026

The image displays an industrial complex with metallic railings, geometric structures, overhead conveyors, interconnected steel frameworks, and billows of smoke or steam. The scene is captured from a low vantage point looking slightly upward, emphasizing the monochromatic palette of grayscale. The photograph shows a rigid and industrial environment with clear, detailed features.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 27.94 × 33.02 cm (11 × 13 in.)
    sheet: 33.02 × 48.26 cm (13 × 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.16

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: C-483-441 / 9/9/16 / Bridge to Coke Batteries / On Highline in front of Blast Furnaces / U.S. Steel / Gary Works / Gary, Indiana / David Plowden 1983 / [circled]: P #5

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