Plate Printer c. 19th century

"Plate Printer" is an etching by American artist George Taylor Plowman created in the 19th century. The artwork, currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, depicts a scene inside a printing workshop, with a large printing press dominating the foreground. Plowman's meticulous etching style captures the details of the machinery and the figures working within the space, creating a sense of realism and authenticity. The etching highlights the industrial processes of the time and provides a glimpse into the world of printing, a vital industry of the 19th century.