Push Broom, 1979

The image displays a stark, industrial scene, primarily in shades of gray, featuring robust machinery components with intricate textures and visible bolts. At the forefront, there are stark concrete supports, weathered, indicating age or exposure to harsh conditions. Shadows cast across the floor contribute to the moody, somewhat desolate atmosphere of the setting. A subtle highlight is a lone push broom seemingly misplaced or forgotten in the industrial environment, adding mystery to the photo's narrative.

The image displays a stark, industrial scene, primarily in shades of gray, featuring robust machinery components with intricate textures and visible bolts. At the forefront, there are stark concrete supports, weathered, indicating age or exposure to harsh conditions. Shadows cast across the floor contribute to the moody, somewhat desolate atmosphere of the setting. A subtle highlight is a lone push broom seemingly misplaced or forgotten in the industrial environment, adding mystery to the photo's narrative.

Name/Title

Push Broom, 1979

Entry/Object ID

2015.701.4

Description

B/W image of industrial mechanical room with lone push broom in background

Collection

APSU Permanent Collection, Jim and Nan Robertson Collection

Category

Architectural

Made/Created

Artist

Reed Thomas

Date made

1979

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

lower right

Transcription

Reed Thomas

Dimensions

Height

18-3/4 in

Width

15 in

Dimension Notes

Image Size: 15 x 18.75