Tracks

1935

Nathan Lerner

Associated Names
Nathan Lerner

Artist, American, 1913 - 1997

The image is captured from a low angle, showing rail tracks extending into the distance with various industrial structures. Train cars are visible along the tracks towards the upper part, suggesting a railway yard. The image is in black and white. The composition shows sharp lines of the rail tracks contrasting with the softer forms of the distant buildings and train cars. The tones of gray dominate the scene, highlighting the textures and shapes of the elements within the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kiyoko Lerner

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.6 × 22.5 cm (6 9/16 × 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.115.36


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Nathan Lerner; Estate of Nathan Lerner, Chicago, 1997; gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, upper center in graphite: "Tracks" / 1935 / Nathan Lerner; lower right edge: 026.101.3.06/EC1688

Wikidata ID

Q64158421

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