Open Hearth Pouring by Ernest A. Spuechler

Open Hearth Pouring 1935

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natural stone pattern

natural shape and form

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carved into stone

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natural texture

remaining negative space

organic texture

natural form

unfinished

"Open Hearth Pouring" is a woodcut by Ernest A. Spuechler, created in 1935. The artist, known for his industrial-themed prints, depicts a scene of molten metal being poured from a furnace in a factory setting. The stark black and white contrast in the print accentuates the heat and intensity of the process, capturing the power and dynamism of industrial labor. The print's meticulous detail reveals the intricate machinery and the figures of workers, making it a compelling visual record of American industrial life during the mid-20th century.