Ralph Coxson, Shenango Ingot Molds (Working People series) 1978

Milton Rogovin's 1978 photograph "Ralph Coxson, Shenango Ingot Molds (Working People series)" is a powerful black and white portrait of a working-class man, Ralph Coxson. The image shows Coxson, covered in soot from his work, with a cup in front of him. His weathered hands, the tools of his trade, rest on the table as he gazes directly at the camera. Rogovin's photographs in the "Working People" series capture the lives of everyday people, offering a glimpse into their struggles and triumphs in their daily lives. This series, of which this image is a part, is a testament to the photographer's commitment to social documentary and his ability to capture the dignity of working-class individuals.