Pouring Steel In Moulds
1922
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1922
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Pouring Steel In Moulds is a 1922 ink by Roderick D. MacKenzie, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a lithograph titled "Pouring Steel In Moulds" by Roderick D. MacKenzie, created around 1922. The scene is set in a factory, with a large machine pouring molten steel into molds. The atmosphere is dimly lit, with only a few workers visible in the background. In the foreground, the machine dominates the scene, its metal body gleaming in the faint light. The molds, lined up in rows, await the molten steel. The workers, dressed in overalls, observe the process with interest. The lithograph's use of shading and texture creates a sense of depth and realism, drawing the viewer into the industrial scene. To learn more about this artist's technique, explore the world of lithography.
