CPR 360, Locomotive Number 5145, Saint-Luc Terminal, Montreal, Quebec

1960, printed 2022

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, born 1932

This is a photograph of the front of a steam locomotive. The image captures the front face of a vintage steam locomotive, identified by the number 5145 displayed in two places—above and below the central headlight. The metal surface of the train is weathered and riveted, showing textures that suggest age and use. Steam clouds envelope the top part of the image. The attention to detail, such as the visible pipes and bolts, emphasizes the mechanical complexity and industrial strength of the engine. Shadows and highlights provide depth, reinforcing the presence of the locomotive as it stands against the backdrop of steam.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 30.8 × 28 cm (12 1/8 × 11 in.)
    sheet: 48.26 × 33.02 cm (19 × 13 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.73


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, print verso, center in graphite: CPR 360 - #5145 / print #4 / 3/9/22 / locomotive # 5145 in roundhouse at St. Luc / engine terminal / Montreal, Quebec / David Plowden 1960


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