CPR 360, Canadian Pacific Railway, Engine Number 2822, an H-IC-Class 4-6-4-Type, Being Serviced at Glen Engine Terminal, Westmount, Montreal, Quebec

1960, printed 2017

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, born 1932

This is a photograph of a steam locomotive on a rail track. The image shows a large, vintage steam engine and tender labeled "Canadian Pacific," with the number "3522" visible. The locomotive emits thick clouds of steam that envelop the surrounding area. The composition highlights the industrial ambiance, with tracks running parallel and the engine on the right side. The ground shows signs of dirt and wear, indicating a well-used industrial setting. The steam creates a sense of movement and energy, enhanced by the black-and-white tones.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 28.7 × 28 cm (11 5/16 × 11 in.)
    sheet: 33.02 × 48.26 cm (13 × 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.65


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in unknown hand, print verso, center, in graphite: A 025 / CPR-360 / Canadian Pacific Railway / Engine # 2822 being serviced at Glen Engine Terminal / Westmont, Montreal, Quebec 1960 / 4-26-17 / 4 Healing / 1 D+B / NN / 1 B+C / 11 Curves / [circled] 36 / 4-26-17 / Paper #3


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