Behemoth U.S. Steel was in its heyday when this picture was taken—the company employed 340,000 workers in 1943. (Today, the majority of the plants the company documented in this project are no longer in existence.) This skyline features an unusual, lowered perspective, in which slag pots loom against a backdrop of furnaces in near-silhouette. Very good condition. Full documentation, including artist's name and location, on verso.

Outstanding (though under-appreciated) lensman Russell Aikins is receiving much-deserved attention in the November 2006 exhibition at ICPPlease contact the gallery for a quote on shipping and insurance costs. If applicable, residents of New York will be charged sales tax. International clients will be responsible for their VAT.