Milton Rogovin

Untitled
1978–1981

A worker in protective gear is using a jackhammer to break through a concrete structure. Debris is scattered around the site, and the environment appears to be dimly lit, suggesting an industrial setting. The photograph is monochrome, adding a stark, gritty quality to the scene.

A worker in protective gear is using a jackhammer to break through a concrete structure. Debris is scattered around the site, and the environment appears to be dimly lit, suggesting an industrial setting. The photograph is monochrome, adding a stark, gritty quality to the scene.

Not on view

Date
1978–1981

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Gelatin silver print

Dimensions
Sheet: 6 15/16 × 5 1/2in. (17.6 × 14 cm) Image: 5 1/2 × 5in. (14 × 12.7 cm)

Accession number
2017.212.4

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Peter Barbur

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/57483

Part of a series:
Working People
21 works

A black and white photograph of an older couple sitting closely together on a bench. The woman on the left is wearing a dark cardigan and light-colored pants, while the man on the right is in a graphic t-shirt and dark pants. Both are looking directly at the camera with neutral expressions, and the setting appears to be a simple, homey interior with a curtain and a small cabinet in the background.

A black and white photograph of four individuals, presumably a family, posing in a modestly furnished room. An elderly man is seated in the center, with two young men standing behind him to the right, and a young woman to the left. A religious icon hangs on the wall, and a stuffed animal sits atop a small cabinet in the background.

A black and white photo of seven people posing for a family portrait in a living room with a white Christmas tree in the background. Four women are seated on a couch, one man is seated on an armrest, a young boy is seated on the man's knee, and one woman stands behind the couch. They are all dressed in casual attire and appear to be in a festive mood.

A black and white photograph featuring a man and a woman standing in front of an old van parked in a leaf-strewn area with bare trees in the background. The woman is wearing a patterned dress and has her arms crossed, while the man is dressed in a plaid jacket and jeans with his hands in his pockets. Both are looking directly at the camera with neutral expressions. Behind them, another vehicle is partially visible. The photo is framed with a white border.

A black and white photograph of a man sitting on the edge of a bed with a patterned bedspread. He is wearing glasses, a short-sleeved shirt, and dark trousers. Behind him is a window with floral curtains, and a rosary hangs on the wall. The room appears to be simply furnished with a traditional aesthetic.

A black and white photo of a construction worker in overalls and a headlamp leaning into a large concrete pipe while holding a hose, with rubble around and a dark night background.

A black and white photograph capturing a worker bent over while working on a large, rugged tire of heavy machinery at night. The worker's face is not visible, and the environment suggests an industrial or construction setting. A hose lies on the ground near the worker's feet.

A worker in protective gear is using a jackhammer to break through a concrete structure. Debris is scattered around the site, and the environment appears to be dimly lit, suggesting an industrial setting. The photograph is monochrome, adding a stark, gritty quality to the scene.

A black and white photograph of a worker in a hard hat and coveralls pushing a large wheelbarrow in an industrial setting, possibly a construction site or mine. The lighting is dim, and the focus is on the person's action and the rough texture of the materials around them.

A black and white photograph depicting a person crouched down while entering or exiting a large, round, concrete pipe or culvert. The individual is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and baggy pants, and the scene is strewn with rubble and debris. The background is dark, with two small points of light suggesting a night setting. The image has a white border, giving it the appearance of a printed photograph.

Milton Rogovin
65 works in the collection

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