Sf. Maron Koeltrog geheel gemonteerd op wagon ter verzending 1916 - 1924

This photograph of the Sf. Maron Koeltrog on a wagon ready for shipping was made by an anonymous photographer. The image is high contrast, with the details obscured in shadow, and the tank rendered smooth, almost abstract. The tank itself, with its riveted construction and cylindrical form, dominates the frame, becoming a study in industrial design. There's something very satisfying about the way the anonymous photographer has framed the work. The cooltrough is presented with a high level of detail and contrasts with the blurred background. The anonymity of the artist and the subject somehow frees the work from any fixed interpretation, embracing ambiguity. Much like the work of Bernd and Hilla Becher, who were known for their photographs of industrial buildings and structures.