Untitled (Factories) 

Pierre Sanford Ross created this lithograph, Untitled (Factories). Ross was active during a time marked by both the Great Depression and significant industrial expansion. This context deeply influenced his artistic vision. The print shows a sprawling factory complex at night. Ross masterfully captures the dramatic interplay of light and shadow, which transforms the industrial landscape into a scene of almost ethereal beauty. Yet, there’s also an underlying sense of unease. The factory looms, its towering structures and smoking chimneys hinting at both progress and potential peril. The glowing reflections in the water add to the image's haunting quality. Ross’s work reminds us to consider the human cost of industrialization, particularly for the working class, and its impact on the environment. It invites us to reflect on the complex relationship between industry, identity, and the American landscape.