Basic Oxygen FurnaceDavid Plowden · 1979
Documentary Photography
1979
Grohmann Museum
David Plowden (1932 –)
David Plowden (b. 1932) is a renowned American photographer celebrated for his historical documentary work of vanishing America – urban landscapes, steam trains, farmlands & industrial scenes. His images are held by the Smithsonian and Library of Con
Grohmann Museum (Milwaukee, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Basic Oxygen Furnace
- Artist: David Plowden
- Year: 1979
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Grohmann Museum
- Movement: Documentary Photography
- Corpus context: geometric abstraction, post-war anxieties
- Keywords: concrete industrial art, raw power imagery, gritty texture art
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
Questions & Answers
Which period of David Plowden's career does "Basic Oxygen Furnace" belong to?
"Basic Oxygen Furnace" belongs to the Late Period of David Plowden's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.
Can "Basic Oxygen Furnace" by David Plowden, held at the Grohmann Museum, be legally reproduced?
The original "Basic Oxygen Furnace" is at the Grohmann Museum, and the work is still protected by copyright.
When was "Basic Oxygen Furnace" created, and to which movement does it belong?
"Basic Oxygen Furnace" was created in 1979 as a work of the Documentary Photography movement. Date and movement anchor the artwork in art history.
What color leads the composition of "Basic Oxygen Furnace" by David Plowden?
The color that stands out most in "Basic Oxygen Furnace" is espresso (#484848). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.
What luminance does "Basic Oxygen Furnace" by David Plowden have?
"Basic Oxygen Furnace" by David Plowden has a dark luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.