Granaries to Babylon 1933

"Granaries to Babylon" (1933) by Louis Lozowick is a striking black and white lithograph that exemplifies Precisionism, a style popular in the 1920s and 1930s. The artwork depicts a scene of industrial America, showcasing towering grain silos against a dark night sky, and a train winding its way through the landscape. The work's sharp lines, geometric shapes, and focus on industrial machinery demonstrate the movement's emphasis on precision and order. This piece, like other Precisionist works, explores themes of modernity and the impact of industry on American life.