273 50, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, Tunkhannock Viaduct, Nicholson, Pennsylvania

1973, printed 2012

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, 1932 - 2026

The image shows a large viaduct from a straight-on perspective, emphasizing its architectural form. The horizon is located at the lower third of the image, marked by treetops in the distance. The viaduct with its series of arches stands prominently against the sky, dominating the upper half of the image. There are leafless trees and a distant forest line visible in the background. Below the arches, a sizable house is nestled among trees to the right. The photograph uses a monochromatic color palette, creating a contrast between the viaduct's solid, light tones and the softer textures of the natural elements. The combination of the man-made structure and the natural environment creates a balanced composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 22.9 × 42 cm (9 × 16 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 32.9 × 48.3 cm (12 15/16 × 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David Plowden, Winnetka, IL; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: David Plowden 1973; upper center: 273 – 50 – (NWS TR#1, TR#2 PC); center left: 12/18/12 / #2 [?]; center: The Tunkhannock Viaduct / Nicholson, PA


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