Sydney and Louisburg Railway, North Sydney Engine Terminal, Nova Scotia

1959, printed later

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, born 1932

The image shows a railroad yard with a central steam locomotive moving towards the viewer. The industrial buildings and structures obscure the horizon, creating a bustling, enclosed environment. The locomotive emits smoke, adding to the industrial atmosphere. The black and white palette emphasizes the gritty textures of the tracks and structures. Metal elements and buildings frame the scene, with tracks leading to the approaching train.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.3 × 19.4 cm (7 5/8 × 7 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 28 × 21.6 cm (11 × 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.81

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: Sydney & Louisburg Rly / Engine Terminal / Glace Bay NS / Cape Breton Island; upper right perpendicular: D-004

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