Some Examples of Visual Elements and How these Can effect a work of Art:

The artist has used an industrial atmosphere in the painting which he created by using dirty greys and browns for the smoke coming out of the chimneys, this gives the impression the factories are full of people working.

The artist has painted low light in the foreground which combined with strong shadows in the midground suggest an evening in summer, creating a calm atmosphere despite work still going on in the factory

The artist has suggested a claustrophobic atmosphere, this is reinforced by the closeness of the buildings and the smoke being emitted from the chimneys which fills the sky creating a smoggy haze.

The lack of human presence throughout the composition suggests an empty atmosphere, however this contrasts with the smoke from the chimneys suggesting production and busy workers in the factory. 

The blue tones used for metal work, roofs and windows creates a cold industrial atmosphere, the buildings look like inhospitable places of work where metal and brick create poor work conditions which are cold and probably damp.