Painting the Stack 1931

almalavenson

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black and white photography

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unrealistic statue

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"Painting the Stack" is a 1931 photograph by Alma Lavenson, depicting two men working on a ship. The image captures the men's everyday labor, with one man painting the stack of a ship while the other appears to be securing a sail. Lavenson was known for her photographs that captured the lives of working-class Americans. The composition is striking, featuring the large ship stack as a central element, framed by the billowing sail. The photograph, taken during the Great Depression, is a poignant reminder of the hardships faced by working men during this time.