Hand Grinding Castings - Taylor-Wharton Iron and Steel - Est. 1742 1935 - 1938

Minnetta Good's "Hand Grinding Castings - Taylor-Wharton Iron and Steel - Est. 1742" is a graphite drawing depicting two workers at a Taylor-Wharton foundry. The work was created between 1935 and 1938, during the midst of the Great Depression. The image emphasizes the grit and realism of industrial work, with strong shadows and a sense of physical exertion. Good was known for her ability to capture the essence of industrial labor through her art, creating a powerful representation of the workers and their environment.