ISC 67, Inland Steel Coal Company, Ventilator, Sesser, Illinois

1980, printed 2016

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, born 1932

This is a photograph of a large industrial duct system. The prominent white metallic pipe structure appears to be part of an industrial facility, with riveted seams indicating it is assembled from multiple sections. The cylindrical duct transitions into a larger square compartment with visible seams and bolts. Adjacent are control boxes and cables, connected with metal brackets. The background sky is cloudy, and scrub vegetation is visible at the base. The photograph features a monochromatic palette, emphasizing the shapes, textures, and engineering details of the structure in a stark and detailed manner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 28 × 36.4 cm (11 × 14 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 33.02 × 48.26 cm (13 × 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.40


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, print verso, center, in graphite: ISC – 67 / Ventilator / Inland Steel Coal Mine / Sesser, Illinois / David Plowden 1980 / [20] / p #3 / 8/31/16


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