Men and Machines 1931

Henry Billings's 1931 lithograph "Men and Machines" exemplifies the Precisionist style, a movement that celebrated the beauty of modern technology. The composition features a detailed, almost sculptural, rendering of industrial machinery, with a worker framed within its gears and cogs. The interplay of light and shadow emphasizes the geometric forms, creating a sense of both power and precision. The image is a testament to the artist's fascination with the evolving industrial landscape of the 20th century.