Het gloeien van klinknagels op een scheepswerf 1900 - 1930

"Het gloeien van klinknagels op een scheepswerf" (1900-1930) by Herman Heijenbrock depicts a scene of workers at a shipyard. The painting captures the moment of intense heat and activity as a worker heats rivets in a forge, their figures silhouetted against a background of smoke and steam. The work exemplifies Heijenbrock's interest in depicting the working class and the industrial landscape of the early 20th century, capturing the physicality and grit of labor. The use of pastel creates a sense of atmosphere and movement, highlighting the interplay of light and shadow in this gritty industrial scene.