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Steel And Steam
An oil painting of some vast city buildings, shrouded in billowing streams of steam, conveying a feeling of industry and activity. Date: circa 1920
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Steel and Steam, Circa 1920 This oil painting, "Steel and Steam," transports us back in time to an era of unparalleled industry and progress. Painted circa 1920 by the renowned British artist Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson (1889-1946), this masterpiece showcases the vast cityscape of a bustling metropolis, shrouded in billowing streams of steam. The color palette is dominated by muted tones of gray, brown, and black, with occasional bursts of red and orange from the city lights and the fiery furnaces. The painting conveys a sense of raw power and energy, as the towering steel structures loom over the city, their silhouettes etched against the smoky skyline. The steam, thick and heavy, rises from the factories and chimneys, creating a veil of mystery and intrigue. The city's activity is palpable, with the faint sounds of clanging metal and hissing steam echoing in the background. This painting is a testament to the industrial revolution and the transformative power of technology during the early 20th century. It is a snapshot of a time when progress was measured in smokestacks and steel, and the future seemed limitless. This exquisite work of art is part of the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, Volume 12, June, and is a must-have for any art enthusiast or historian seeking to explore the rich history of industrialization and urbanization in the 20th century.
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