JL 882 31, Jones and Laughlin Steel Company, Indiana Harbor Works, Looking Toward Inland Steel Company, East Chicago, Indiana

1982, printed 2016

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, 1932 - 2026

The image depicts an industrial landscape with factories, steel constructions, conveyor belt structures, piles of industrial material, and a train cart filled with similar material. The scene is captured from a slightly elevated angle, showcasing the layers of buildings and machinery extending into the distance. The color palette is predominantly monochrome with shades of grays and blacks, emphasizing the utilitarian nature of the setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 30.5 × 28 cm (12 × 11 in.)
    sheet: 48.26 × 33.02 cm (19 × 13 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.44

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, print verso, center, in graphite: JL – 882 – 31 / Jones & Laughlin Steel / Indiana Harbor Works /viewing stockyards / East Chicago, Indiana / David Plowden 1982 / 8/12/16 / [50] / [circled] 17 p#5

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