State Line Tunnels, Canaan, New York

November 3, 1990, printed 2020

James Welling

Associated Names
James Welling

Artist, American, born 1951

The image shows a rock tunnel with two openings cut into a rocky hillside, viewed from a railroad track. Trees and rugged terrain obscure the horizon, with the tree line creating a natural barrier in the distance. The photo is black and white, contrasting the dark tunnel entrances with the lighter stone and foliage. Railway tracks lead into the shadowy tunnel, drawing the eye inward. The color palette is various grays, emphasizing depth and drama. The composition is framed by rocks on the left and a slope on the right with sparse trees and undergrowth.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.4 × 28.9 cm (9 3/16 × 11 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 27.9 × 35.5 cm (11 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.158.17


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom left in graphite: James Welling; by artist, upper left: printed Jan 2020 / ILFORD; center left: 14A; bottom center: State Line Tunnels, Canaan, New York 1990


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