Fabricage van asfalt 1951 - 1953

"Fabricage van asfalt" (1951-1953) by David Ketel (1913-2008) is a photograph of a small industrial plant in a desert landscape. The image captures a scene of industrial activity, with a steamroller and piles of sand in the foreground, and a sign for "Little Pittsburgh Asphalt Hot Mix Plant" indicating the location. Ketel's photograph is a documentary of the industrial landscape and its impact on the environment, offering a glimpse into the realities of the mid-20th-century world. The image is a part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and provides insight into the work of the Dutch photographer David Ketel.