Inland Steel Company, Ingot Molds, Indiana Harbor Works, East Chicago, Indiana

1979, printed 2016

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, 1932 - 2026

The image shows rail tracks converging towards a building in the distance. The scene features an industrial building, with a monochromatic color scheme dominated by shades of gray and black. The tracks create depth and direct the eye towards the structure. Concrete-like structures are visible alongside the tracks, showing signs of wear. In the background, tall smokestacks rise against the sky, obscured by a light haze. The composition emphasizes industrial geometry with strong lines and shapes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.46


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, print verso, center, in graphite: IS-??? / 8/30/16 / 107 / Ingot Molds / in Mold Yard / Inland Steel / East Chicago, Indiana / David Plowden 1979 / p #3


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