Polson Iron Work Yard, Ship Hydra on Stocks by Robert Ford Gagen. A bustling World War I era shipyard showing workers constructing the hull of a large vessel amidst scaffolding and industrial machinery.

Polson Iron Work Yard, Ship Hydra on Stocks

Robert Ford Gagen

1918 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dynamic industrial scene from 1918 capturing the monumental scale and collective effort of wartime shipbuilding.

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A measured piece with active movement with softened warm notes — holds a wall without competing for attention.

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Office · Study · Library
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Reads naturally above long furniture lines
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
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Soft white, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1918 by Robert Ford Gagen, this work provides a compelling view of the Polson Iron Work Yard during the height of World War I production. The composition highlights the intricate network of timber scaffolding and the immense red hull of the Ship Hydra as it takes shape on the stocks, surrounded by workers, cranes, and the atmospheric haze of an active industrial site.

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