
Lewis Wickes Hine
Welsh Coal Miner, West Virginia Mine
1909
Individual dignity emerges from industrial hardship in this portrait of an immigrant miner in West Virginia. The photograph exemplifies social documentary photography's ability to personalize broader economic and social issues.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print
More by Lewis Wickes Hine
Spotted works by Lewis Wickes Hine

Start the Discussion
Request access to join the discussion