Waterfront Mill 1940

Niles Spencer's "Waterfront Mill" (1940) is a precise and simplified depiction of an industrial cityscape. The painting showcases Spencer's signature style of geometric abstraction, using bold, flat colors and simplified forms to create a sense of order and structure. The composition, dominated by a red brick building and a towering smokestack, is balanced by the inclusion of a small shed and a network of structural elements. Spencer's precise rendering of the urban scene reveals his fascination with the industrial landscape, and his ability to capture both its beauty and its starkness.