Ontario & Western Bridge on Conrail's Ex-Erie Graham Line, Campbell Hall, New York

December 22, 1990

James Welling

Associated Names
James Welling

Artist, American, born 1951

The image shows a railway track leading to a metal bridge. The tracks run straight ahead and disappear into the truss bridge, which dominates the scene with its industrial design. Beyond the bridge, the track continues into the distance until it meets the horizon, obscured by mist or fog. The sky above is overcast, offering a muted backdrop. The lack of color emphasizes the geometry of the bridge and tracks, while leafless trees line the railway, adding texture and contrast to the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 47 × 58.1 cm (18 1/2 × 22 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 50.8 × 60.7 cm (20 × 23 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.158.16

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

James Welling, New York; gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower left in graphite: James Welling; by artist, lower left: RR# [in blue pencil circled: 13]; lower left: JW; lower center: Ontario & Western Bridge on Conrail's ex-Erie Graham Line, Campbell Hall, NY; 1990

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