Trommel 1931 - 1937

"Trommel" is a black and white photograph depicting a large industrial drum in a factory setting. Taken between 1931 and 1937 by an anonymous photographer, the image offers a glimpse into the industrial landscape of the era. The photograph, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the stark reality of industrial machinery and the gritty atmosphere of a factory floor. This photograph serves as a document of the changing nature of work in the 20th century. The image, with its simple composition, emphasizes the scale of the machinery. The industrial photograph genre captured the essence of a rapidly industrializing world.