Atlas Steel Casting (Working People series) 1978 - 1979

Milton Rogovin’s *Atlas Steel Casting (Working People series)* from 1978-1979 depicts a worker in a steel factory. This black and white photograph captures the harshness and intensity of the factory environment. The worker is silhouetted against the dark background, with only his face and welding mask illuminated. The image is a poignant reminder of the physical labor that goes into the production of steel. The photograph is part of Rogovin’s larger *Working People* series, which documents the lives of working-class people in the United States. Rogovin was known for his sensitive and compassionate portrayal of his subjects, and his work has been praised for its social realism.