Gezicht op de fabrieken in Lower Oakland, Verenigde Staten 1934

"Gezicht op de fabrieken in Lower Oakland, Verenigde Staten" is a 1934 photograph by American photographer Luke Swank, now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The black and white image depicts a view of a working-class neighborhood in Oakland, California, from a high vantage point. The photograph focuses on the rooftops of houses and the smoke rising from a factory in the distance, capturing the industrialization of the city and the lives of its residents. Swank's stark composition and use of light and shadow create a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the stark contrasts of urban life.