GFB 68 1384, Great Northern Railway, Westbound Freight Train, West of Havre, Montana

1968, printed 2022

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, 1932 - 2026

The image shows a wide, low-angle shot of a vast grass field extending to a distant horizon. The horizon cuts across the frame, with a train running parallel to it. The sky is filled with dark clouds, creating a dramatic atmosphere. The image is in grayscale, emphasizing contrasts and texture, with various shades of grey in the clouds and grass. The composition is simple, conveying a sense of space and movement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 27.9 × 36.5 cm (11 × 14 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 33.02 × 48.26 cm (13 × 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.77

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, print verso, center in graphite: GFB 68 1384 / Great Northern RLY / West bound Freight Train / West of Havre, MN 1968 / David Plowden 1968 / p #5 / GFG / 7/22/22

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