Great Northern Railway, “Extra 3383 East”, O-8 Class 2-8-2-Type, Kandiyohi, Minnesota

1955, printed 2022

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, born 1932

The image shows a steam locomotive moving along railway tracks. In the background, a grain elevator stands on the horizon. The locomotive emits steam that rises high above it, contrasting with the sky. The photo is detailed and clear, focusing on the train, tracks, and buildings. The color scheme is monochromatic, emphasizing the contrasts in the scene. Snow covers the ground, and freight cars follow the train into the distance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 33.6 × 28 cm (13 1/4 × 11 in.)
    sheet: 48.26 × 33.02 cm (19 × 13 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.68

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, print verso, center in graphite: B 005 / Great Northern Rly, Extra 3383 East / Kandiyohi, MN 1955 / David Plowden 1955 / p. #6 / GFG / 7/22/22

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