James Mathis, Amherst Foundry (Working People series) 1979

Milton Rogovin's "James Mathis, Amherst Foundry (Working People series)" is a powerful black and white photograph from 1979. It portrays James Mathis, a worker at the Amherst Foundry, covered in soot and grime, leaning against a workbench. Rogovin's photo captures the harsh reality of industrial labor, highlighting the physical toll it takes on workers. Through his "Working People" series, Rogovin aimed to document the lives and labor of working-class individuals, often overlooked by society. The series stands as a testament to the dignity and resilience of blue-collar workers.