Pennsylvania Railroad, Conklin, New York

November 2, 1990

James Welling

Associated Names
James Welling

Artist, American, born 1951

This is a photograph of part of a train car. The image shows a side view of a train car, highlighting the metal textures and rivets in its construction. To the left, there is a door with a window. On the right, the word "PARLOR" is partially visible along the top, and a logo-like emblem is centered on the panel with overlapping letters. The corrugated metal surfaces and handles contribute to the functional appearance of the train car's exterior. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the sleek and polished aesthetic typical of mid-century train design.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 26.67 × 22.35 cm (10 1/2 × 8 13/16 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

    2020.158.31

  • Series Title

    Railroad Photographs

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

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