IS 1818, Inland Steel Company, Pew Cars, East Chicago, Indiana

1979, printed 2016

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, 1932 - 2026

The image shows an industrial scene with large metal structures and equipment. The horizon is obscured by massive buildings and structures dominating the scene, leaving only the sky visible at the top. The focus is on the textured, metallic surfaces and geometric shapes of the structures. The style accentuates their rigid forms and angles. The color palette is monochromatic, using black, white, and gray shades for depth and shadow. Heavy rail tracks run parallel in the foreground, with cylindrical metal containers labeled "POLLUX" and "104" on top. In the background, a complex network of buildings and ductwork extends towards the sky, emphasizing scale and industrial power.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 28 × 42.9 cm (11 × 16 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 33 × 48.3 cm (13 × 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.32


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: IS-1818; upper right circled: 102; center left: 7/7/16 / #1 / Dan Kew; center: Pew Cars (Bottle Cars) / Inland Steel / East Chicago, Indiana; lower right circled: #4 PAPER


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