CNR 360 559, Engineer Oiling Locomotive, Prior to Departure from Hamilton, Ontario

1959, printed 1995

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, born 1932

This is a photograph of a steam locomotive. The image captures a detailed view of the mechanical components of a large, robust steam locomotive. The photograph's focus is on the large wheels, pistons, pipes, and joints that make up the undercarriage of the train. The metallic surfaces are covered with a layer of grime and oil. The photograph uses a black and white palette, emphasizing the rugged and functional design of early industrial machinery. The composition of the photograph draws attention to the complexity and intricacies of the locomotive's mechanics.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 24.8 × 26 cm (9 3/4 × 10 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 28 × 35.5 cm (11 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.50


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David Plowden, Winnetka, IL; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: David Plowden 1959; upper center: CNR-559-5-3-[illegible] / 32-f16 1:6; center: Canadian National Rlys. / Engineer oiling locomotive / Hamilton, Ontario; lower left: 9/8/95


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