Untitled (Lowering Pipe Section onto a Truck) 1941

Rockwell Kent's 1941 lithograph, *Untitled (Lowering Pipe Section onto a Truck)*, captures the industrial spirit of the time. The scene, rendered in stark black and white, depicts a group of workers meticulously maneuvering a large pipe onto a truck bed. Kent's masterful use of line and shading gives a sense of weight and movement, emphasizing the coordination required for this industrial operation. The worker in the foreground, guiding the pipe with a raised hand, becomes a symbol of human control amidst the powerful machinery. The work is an excellent example of Kent's talent for capturing the grit and determination of laborers in the face of challenging industrial tasks.