IS 811, Inland Steel Company, Casting Ingots, Indiana Harbor Works, East Chicago, Indiana

1979, printed 2016

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, born 1932

This is a photograph of a foundry where metal is being poured. The scene captures a moment in an industrial setting, with sparks flying as molten metal is manipulated. The photograph is in black and white, highlighting the contrast between the bright metal and the darker foundry. The setting is filled with machinery and tools, with workers wearing industrial attire and protective gear. The image conveys a sense of heat and focus, typical of metalworking and heavy industry.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.23

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: IS-811 / 5/9/16 / #1 / Casting Ingots / Inland Steel / East Chicago, Indiana / David Plowden 1979 / [circled]: PAPER #2

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