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Antique Framed Print : HINE: STEELWORKER, 1908. A Hungarian steelworker in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: oil
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HINE: STEELWORKER, 1908. A Hungarian steelworker in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: oil
HINE: STEELWORKER, 1908.
A Hungarian steelworker in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: oil over a photograph, 1908, by Lewis Hine
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Media ID 13135759
1908 Accordion Accordionist Child Hine Hungarian Immigrant Industry Lewis Pittsburgh Steel Steelworker Wickes
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.9cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "HINE: STEELWORKER, 1908" transports us back to the bustling steel mills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the turn of the century. The image showcases a Hungarian steelworker amidst a backdrop of industrial machinery and billowing smoke. His rugged features and worn attire speak volumes about the challenging nature of his work. Lewis Hine, renowned for his documentary photography capturing American industry during this era, skillfully combines oil painting techniques with a photograph to create an evocative piece that captures both the physicality and emotion of this steelworker's life. The young boy in the foreground adds an intriguing layer to this composition. Perhaps he is an apprentice or simply captivated by the spectacle unfolding before him. Regardless, his presence reminds us that even children were not exempt from labor in these times. As immigrants flocked to America seeking better opportunities, many found themselves working in industries like steel manufacturing. This Hungarian worker represents countless others who left their homeland behind in pursuit of a brighter future. "HINE: STEELWORKER, 1908" serves as a powerful reminder of our nation's rich history and pays homage to those whose tireless efforts built cities like Pittsburgh into thriving metropolises. It prompts reflection on how far we have come while also acknowledging the sacrifices made by generations past.
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