Lewis Wickes Hine was an American sociologist and photographer. In the 1920's and early 1930's he made a series of ""Work portraits"" emphasizing the human contribution to modern industry. These photos are from a commission to document the construction of the Empire State Building.
Lewis Wickes Hine was an American sociologist and photographer. In the 1920's and early 1930's he made a series of ""Work portraits"" emphasizing the human contribution to modern industry. These photos are from a commission to document the construction of the Empire State Building.