Atlas Steel Casting (Working People series) 1976 - 1977

"Atlas Steel Casting (Working People series)" is a black and white photograph by Milton Rogovin, taken between 1976 and 1977. The image depicts a welder in his work environment, looking directly at the viewer. Rogovin's "Working People" series celebrates the dignity of labor and the everyday lives of working-class Americans. The photograph, with its focus on the worker's face and hands, emphasizes the physicality and skill required for manual labor. The dark background highlights the worker as the central figure in the composition. This image is a poignant testament to the human element in industrial work.