PENNELL: HOMESTEAD, 1909. In the works, Homestead. Smoke billowing from steam engines
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PENNELL: HOMESTEAD, 1909. In the works, Homestead. Smoke billowing from steam engines
PENNELL: HOMESTEAD, 1909.
In the works, Homestead. Smoke billowing from steam engines and steel mill smokestacks in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Photograph, 1909
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Media ID 13638556
1909 Engine Etching Factory Homestead Industry Joseph Locomotive Pennell Pennsylvania Pollution Railroad Sketch Smokestack Steam Steel Mill Track Steel Works
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "PENNELL: HOMESTEAD, 1909" takes us back in time to the bustling industrial town of Homestead, Pennsylvania. The image showcases the raw power and energy of the early 20th-century steel industry. In this snapshot, we are transported to a world filled with smoke billowing from steam engines and towering steel mill smokestacks. The scene is alive with activity as locomotives chug along tracks, connecting various parts of the vast factory complex. It's a mesmerizing sight that captures both the awe-inspiring scale and gritty reality of industrialization. The photographer, Joseph Pennell, skillfully captures not only the physical structures but also conveys a sense of movement and dynamism through his artistry. His use of engraving and etching techniques adds depth and texture to this black-and-white photograph. Looking at this image today reminds us of an era when Homestead was at its peak as an industrial powerhouse. However, it also serves as a stark reminder of the environmental impact caused by such rapid development. The thick plumes of smoke rising into the sky serve as poignant symbols for pollution generated by these factories. Overall, this print offers viewers a glimpse into history - one that celebrates progress while raising important questions about our responsibility towards nature.
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