Refinery
- Artist
- Jean David
- Style
- Cubism
- Genre
- Cityscape
"Refinery" is a compelling cityscape painting that depicts an industrial oil refinery with intricate structures and towering smokestacks. The artwork employs Cubism techniques, breaking down complex forms into geometric facets, which emphasize the mechanical and systemic nature of the facility. The painting captures the essence of transforming crude oil—processed at depots—into various petroleum products like gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. Its stark colors and angular shapes reflect both the industrial power and environmental impact of refining, showcasing a modern cityscape shaped by energy production and technological progress.
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