The sidewall: treacherous shale at this stage. As the shaft deepens, so the stage will be lowered and its crew will line the side wall with concrete, so covering the shale with its tendency to fracture. (3_E7477)

David Goldblatt
The sidewall: treacherous shale at this stage. As the shaft deepens, so the stage will be lowered and its crew will line the side wall with concrete, so covering the shale with its tendency to fracture. (3_E7477), 1969
Silver gelatin on fibre based paper
52 x 35cm