1931 Print Red October Volgograd Russia Steel Worker Ingot Metal Rolling FZ1

This is an original 1931 halftone print of a man in the rolling mills of Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad), Russia. The caption writes, "Due to the efforts of thousands of such workmen, production of Russian steel last year showed a 17.6 percent increase over 1928-1929..."

Photography by Margaret Bourke-White. Bourke-White was born in the Bronx, New York, and her interest in photography was propelled by her father's love of cameras, and her quest for self-improvement. Bourke-White became the first female war correspondent, and the first female photographer for Life magazine. She became the staff photographer and associate editor for Fortune from 1929 to 1935. During World War II, she took images in the combat zones, and was the only foreign photographer in Moscow when the German forces invaded; she was able to capture the ensuing battle. She is known for her images of Gandhi, and Mohammed Ali Jinnah. Her images portray amazing depth, and wonderful contrast, and can be seen in the Brooklyn Museum, the Museum of Modern At, the Library of Congress, and the Cleveland Museum of Art.

CONDITION

This 80+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. Moderate aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.75 x 10.75 inches; 22 x 27 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: portrait, rolled steel, workers, foundry, Red October

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