Suikerdrooginstallatie Possibly 1932 - 1934

"Suikerdrooginstallatie" (Sugar Drying Installation) is an anonymous black and white photograph depicting a large industrial drying machine. It is likely dated between 1932 and 1934 and is housed at the Rijksmuseum. The photograph's stark composition emphasizes the scale and power of the machine, highlighting its role in the industrial processing of sugar. The lone figure standing in the foreground adds a human element to the scene, reminding viewers of the industrial context of the image. This photograph is an important document of industrial design and the evolution of industrial processes in the early 20th century.