Slag Dump 1942

"Slag Dump, First Line of Defense - Pittsburgh 1942" is an etching by American artist Louise Boyer, completed in 1942. This print depicts a bleak and industrial landscape, characterized by a stark black and white palette. The subject matter, a slag heap, is a by-product of industrial processes, highlighting the impact of human activity on the environment. The etching is a testament to Boyer's artistic ability to capture the harsh realities of wartime industrialization and the bleakness of the landscape.