IS 1246, Inland Steel Company Blast Furnace Stoves, Indiana Harbor Works, East Chicago, Indiana

1979, printed 2016

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, 1932 - 2026

The image shows an industrial facility with large cylindrical structures. There are towering metal silos or tanks, likely part of a factory or refinery setup. The cylindrical structures have riveted metal surfaces, with shadows and reflections indicating sunlight. Piping, walkways, and metal scaffolding are integrated with the silos. The monochromatic tones emphasize the industrial nature and perhaps the historical significance, suggesting a focus on the architectural and mechanical aesthetics of the industrial era.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 27.31 × 27.94 cm (10 3/4 × 11 in.)
    sheet: 48.26 × 33.02 cm (19 × 13 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.27


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: IS-1246 [69] / 9/8/16 / Blast Furnace w/ / Stores / Inland Steel / East Chicago, Indiana/ David Plowden 1979 / p #6


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