Loading recently mined coal in Jenkins (1935) by Ben Shahn

Loading recently mined coal in Jenkins - Ben Shahn - 1935

Artwork Information

TitleLoading recently mined coal in Jenkins
ArtistBen Shahn
Date1935
Art MovementSocial Realism

About Loading recently mined coal in Jenkins

“Loading recently mined coal in Jenkins” is a photo by artist Ben Shahn, created in 1935. The artwork is part of the Social Realism art movement.

In the artwork, an industrial scene from 1935 is depicted, focusing on the coal mining activities in Jenkins. The composition showcases a complex structure, likely a coal loading facility, with multiple levels and intricate support frameworks built from wooden beams. Train cars are visible on the tracks below, positioned to be loaded with coal. The backdrop is filled with misty, tree-covered hills, setting a stark contrast to the man-made structures in the foreground. This piece reflects the broader themes of Social Realism, emphasizing the lives and labor of working-class individuals during that era.

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