The Iron Foundry, Burmeister and Wain 1885

Peder Severin Krøyer's 1885 painting "The Iron Foundry, Burmeister and Wain" depicts a scene of industrial labor at the Burmeister & Wain shipyard in Copenhagen. The painting captures the intense heat and energy of the foundry, with workers in the foreground engaged in the arduous task of pouring molten metal. The light from the furnace illuminates the scene, casting long shadows and highlighting the physical exertion of the men. Krøyer's realist style emphasizes the details of the industrial setting and the human figures, capturing a moment in the burgeoning industrial revolution of the 19th century.