Powerhouse Mechanic after 1921

Editor: Here we have Lewis Hine's "Powerhouse Mechanic." The man seems almost a part of the machine. What do you see in this image? Curator: The Mechanic is the modern Atlas, bearing the weight of industry. The great wheel he maintains mimics the sun, the source of energy. Hine often used such visual metaphors. Do you see any other connections? Editor: I hadn’t noticed that, but I see the connection now! It makes me think about how far we've come with machinery. Curator: Indeed, it speaks to our enduring quest to harness power.