Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Bernd and Hilla Becher — Lime Kilns, Harlingen, Netherlands
Bernd and Hilla Becher

Lime Kilns, Harlingen, Netherlands

Part of the Bechers' systematic typological study of industrial structures, this gelatin silver print documents lime kilns in Harlingen, Netherlands. The work exemplifies their rigorous, frontal approach to photographing disappearing industrial architecture.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, mounted.
Spotted At
Auction House · Phillips

🔨 Auction Lot

Photographs

October 12, 2022

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

More by Bernd and Hilla Becher

Water Tower, Maisoncelles, Seine-et-Marne, France

Water Tower, Maisoncelles, Seine-et-Marne, France

Grain Elevators, Sycamore, Ohio, USA

Grain Elevators, Sycamore, Ohio, USA

Zwei Fördertürme (Two Pithead Frames)

Zwei Fördertürme (Two Pithead Frames)

Request access to see more

About this work

Bernd and Hilla Becher, Lime Kilns, Harlingen, Netherlands

Part of the Bechers' systematic typological study of industrial structures, this gelatin silver print documents lime kilns in Harlingen, Netherlands. The work exemplifies their rigorous, frontal approach to photographing disappearing industrial architecture.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, mounted.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Typology, Industrial Photography, Documentary, Infrastructure, Gelatin Silver Print, Bechers, Architecture

More works by Bernd and Hilla Becher