West

1987

James Welling

Associated Names
James Welling

Artist, American, born 1951

The image shows a high vantage point of two railway tracks extending straight into the distance through a tree-lined corridor. The tracks are surrounded by bare trees, suggesting a late autumn or early spring setting. The horizon is visible at the top of the image where the tracks converge against a backdrop of more trees, creating depth and perspective. The photograph is in black and white, emphasizing the contrast and texture of the scene - dark tracks and shadows contrast with the lighter sky and branches. The absence of color emphasizes the linear patterns and natural forms, creating a stark and serene composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist and David Zwirner

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.78 × 12.7 cm (7 × 5 in.)
    mat: 54.61 × 44.45 cm (21 1/2 × 17 1/2 in.)
    framed: 59.69 × 49.53 cm (23 1/2 × 19 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.158.10

  • Series Title

    Railroad Photographs

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

James Welling, New York; gift to NGA (through David Zwirner Gallery, New York), 2020.

Associated Names

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