Tracks and Trains

c. 1930s

Salvatore Pinto

Associated Names
Salvatore Pinto

Artist, American, born Italy, 1905 - 1966

The image depicts a train yard from an elevated vantage point. The horizon is located towards the top third of the image, aligning with the tops of buildings and smokestacks. The sketch shows trains on multiple tracks, a factory with tall chimneys on the horizon, figures near the tracks, and overhead electrical wires. The style is a monochromatic line drawing with fine etching-like strokes, creating detailed outlines and shading. The image uses a grayscale palette, emphasizing the detailed line work and the industrial ambiance of the railway yard.
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lower left in graphite: Tracks and Trains; lower right: Salvatore Pinto 51-2093

Wikidata ID

Q76441487

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