Slagging IngotsDavid Plowden · 1979

  • Art movementDocumentary Photography
  • Creation date1979
  • MuseumGrohmann 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: Slagging Ingots
  • Artist: David Plowden
  • Year: 1979
  • Format: Square
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Grohmann Museum
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Keywords: david plowden art, documentary photography, raw industrial art
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

Questions & Answers

What is the dominant hue of "Slagging Ingots" by David Plowden?

"Slagging Ingots" leans toward a green to violet spectrum tone.

Where does "Slagging Ingots" stand among David Plowden's recurring subjects?

David Plowden's recurring themes include documentary realism, industrial aesthetics, stark composition, american industry, labor, post-war era, working class, captures vanishing american landscapes; "Slagging Ingots" focuses on industrial labor, steel mill, metalworking, sparks, texture, grit, documentary, american industry.

How do contrast and harmony combine in "Slagging Ingots"?

In "Slagging Ingots", a statement contrast is paired with a strong color unity harmony.

How strong are the colors of "Slagging Ingots"?

The colors of "Slagging Ingots" by David Plowden show a muted saturation with a monochromatic intensity.

What color harmony does "Slagging Ingots" by David Plowden display?

"Slagging Ingots" by David Plowden displays a strong color unity color harmony.

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