Republic Steel on the Cuyahoga River 1932

"Republic Steel on the Cuyahoga River" is a 1932 lithograph by August F. Biehle Jr. This artwork depicts the Cuyahoga River with a tugboat and barge in the foreground, while a large industrial steel mill dominates the background. The artist's use of graphite and colored pencil lends a sense of industrial grit to the scene, highlighting the significant role of the steel industry in the region. This work, created during the Great Depression, offers a glimpse into the American industrial landscape and the evolving relationship between industry and nature.