CPR 360, Quebec Central Railway, Hostler Watering Engine Number 1083, Vallée-Jonction, Quebec

1960, printed 2017

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, born 1932

The image depicts a person standing on a locomotive with one foot on a structure edge and the other on a metal pipe. They are facing downwards, holding onto a rope with both hands. The person wears a cap, a dark jumpsuit, and gloves. Machinery surrounds them, with steam or smoke in the background. A light fixture is near their feet, and water splashes from the machinery and pipe. The setting appears industrial.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 41 × 26.6 cm (16 1/8 × 10 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 48.26 × 33.02 cm (19 × 13 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.67

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, print verso, center in graphite: A-058 – CPR-360 ??? [QCR] / Hostler Water tender of engine # 1083 / a D-10 class 4-6-0 type / Quebec Central Railway / Vallée-Jonction, Quebec / David Plowden 1960 / print #3 / print #2 / 2 Healy / 1 D&B / 3 Cloud / took our line / [circled] 4/14/17 / p. #3 / 4/14/17

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