McDonald, Edward Dixon (American/Cleveland, OH, 1890-1950), Hot Ingot No. 2-Soaking Pits, Otis Steel Co., 1932, watercolor and gouache on board, signed and dated lower left, titled on the artist's label affixed to the verso, 21 x 14 inches, in a green wood frame 23 x 16.5 inches. McDonald was a prominent architectural artist who twice won medals in the Prix de Rome competitions. A WPA era interior steelmaking scene. Otis Iron and Steel, founded in 1873, was the first company in the United States to produce steel in an open-hearth furnace. It was eventually purchased by Jones and Laughlin. In generally good condition; old dampstaining at the bottom edge of the verso that is barely noticeable on the front. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .