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Bernd and Hilla Becher — Kies-und Schotterwerke (Gravel Plants), Image III, from Typologies
Bernd and Hilla Becher

Kies-und Schotterwerke (Gravel Plants), Image III, from Typologies

A striking example of the Bechers' signature typological approach, this photograph presents an industrial gravel processing plant with their characteristic frontal, neutral composition and overcast lighting that eliminates dramatic shadows. The black-and-white image captures the facility's functional architecture with meticulous precision, emphasizing the geometric complexity of its conveyors, silos, and structural frameworks. Part of their renowned *Typologies* series, this work reflects the Bechers' systematic documentation of industrial structures, inviting viewers to consider both the aesthetic and historical significance of disappearing industrial landscapes.

Medium
Digital pigment print.

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October 17, 2017

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Bernd and Hilla Becher, Kies-und Schotterwerke (Gravel Plants), Image III, from Typologies

A striking example of the Bechers' signature typological approach, this photograph presents an industrial gravel processing plant with their characteristic frontal, neutral composition and overcast lighting that eliminates dramatic shadows. The black-and-white image captures the facility's functional architecture with meticulous precision, emphasizing the geometric complexity of its conveyors, silos, and structural frameworks. Part of their renowned *Typologies* series, this work reflects the Bechers' systematic documentation of industrial structures, inviting viewers to consider both the aesthetic and historical significance of disappearing industrial landscapes.

Medium
Digital pigment print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Conceptual Photography, Industrial Photography, Husband And Wife Duo, Large Format Photography, Minimalist Aesthetic, Typological Series, Documentary Style, Grid Format, Conceptual Art, Gravel Plant Series, Typology Series, 20th Century Photography, German Artists, Industrial Architecture, Digital Pigment Print, Architectural Structures, Minimalist Composition, Architectural Documentation, Neutral Mood, Black and White, Becher School

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