Going West

c. 1935-1943

Harold Faye

Associated Names
Harold Faye

Artist, American, 1910 - 1980

This is a drawing of a steam locomotive and train cars on railroad tracks under a signal bridge. The image captures a dark, atmospheric railroad scene with industrial elements. The central focus is on a steam locomotive at the left side. A series of train tracks lead towards the lower right corner, where a passenger train appears to be departing or arriving, suggested by the orientation of the trailing cars and the steam plume. Above the scene is a signal bridge with three illuminated signal lights. The background features large, silhouetted industrial buildings and smokestacks. The drawing uses deep contrasts and shading to convey depth and texture.
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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower center, Going West, by unknown hand; HKF #25 (Helen Faye's inv. #); lower right, Harold Faye/H 8 7 (signed by wife's hand, Helen, 1987); lower right, verso, Going West

Markings

stamped in ink: lower left, FEDERAL ART PROJECT NYC WPA

Wikidata ID

Q76455583

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