The Rock Drill 1914

Jacob Epstein's bronze sculpture, "The Rock Drill" (1914), is an iconic example of Vorticism, a British art movement that embraced the dynamism and energy of the modern age. The fragmented, geometric forms of the figure, which resembles a worker wielding a jackhammer, convey a sense of power and industrialization. The sculpture's rough, unfinished surface, further contributes to its forceful and assertive character, making it a powerful statement about the changing nature of society and the impact of technology.