Slagging IngotsDavid 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: 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.