James Welling

American, born 1951

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The image depicts a railway yard from a slightly elevated viewpoint. An Amtrak train is positioned parallel to the platform on the left side, showing part of the locomotive and a coach. The train is stationary and has a modern design with sleek, horizontal lines. Two workers are walking along the platform to the right of the train. In the background, power lines and utility poles extend into the distance along the railway tracks. The image is in black and white, emphasizing contrasts and structural details.
James Welling, New Haven, Connecticut, 1998, printed 2020, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2020.158.18

New Haven, Connecticut

James Welling · 1998, printed 2020 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.158.18
The image shows a residential area with two-story houses and bare trees. In the background, there is a steel bridge crossing a river valley, with rolling hills and dense trees further away. The color scheme highlights contrasts and textures in black and white tones.
James Welling, Point Marion, Pennsylvania, November 1993, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2020.158.45

Point Marion, Pennsylvania

James Welling · November 1993 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.158.45
The image shows a residential area with houses spread out on a hilly landscape. A dark-colored house with weathered siding is in the foreground, with other houses scattered on the slope leading to a horizon marked by bare trees and rooftops. The image is in black and white with varying tones of gray. Trees and distant structures in the background add depth, and the leafless trees hint at a cold season.
James Welling, Grafton, West Virginia, November 1993, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2020.158.37

Grafton, West Virginia

James Welling · November 1993 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.158.37
The image shows a wide river with a stone viaduct stretching across it. A train with freight cars is on top of the viaduct. A tree with bare branches is on the right side. The landscape includes hills in the distance. The picture is in black and white with high contrast. The water reflects the sky.
James Welling, Rockville Bridge, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, January 1993, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2020.158.28

Rockville Bridge, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

James Welling · January 1993 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.158.28
The image shows a small dark structure with the words "WEST PITT" at the top. A shaded awning extends above it, casting shadows on a nearby concrete surface. In the background, light-hued buildings and fluffy clouds are visible. The photo is in black and white, enhancing the contrast between light and shadow, emphasizing texture and shapes.
James Welling, Control Point “Pitt,” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 5, 1993, printed 2020, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2020.158.49

Control Point “Pitt,” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

James Welling · September 5, 1993, printed 2020 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.158.49
The image shows a curving railway track with coal cars moving along it. In the distance, there is a river with a bridge spanning across it. Trees line the riverbank, and there are buildings including a brick structure on the right. The sky is overcast, blending into the landscape. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the industrial elements within the scene.
James Welling, Route 40 over the Monongahela River, Brownsville, Pennsylvania, November 1, 1993, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2020.158.44

Route 40 over the Monongahela River, Brownsville, Pennsylvania

James Welling · November 1, 1993 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.158.44
The image shows a roadside scene at eye level. Wooden utility poles run vertically across the image, with one central pole equipped with metal equipment and wires. The background merges into a dense woodland area. The texture and detail of the wood and leaves are crisp. The color palette is monochromatic, highlighting black-and-white tones. Train tracks are visible with gravel and sparse vegetation. The background consists of a thickly wooded area extending into the distance.
James Welling, Height Detector, Selkirk, New York, July 1993, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2020.158.48

Height Detector, Selkirk, New York

James Welling · July 1993 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.158.48
The image shows an elevated view of an industrial structure in the foreground and a landscape in the background. The horizon is located near the top of the image, with a line of trees and houses visible. A waterfall can be seen cascading horizontally in the distance, delineating different levels in the image. The photo uses a monochromatic palette of black, white, and various shades of gray. The industrial building in the foreground is detailed, showcasing textures of brick and metal roof structures, contrasting with the smoother water surface.
James Welling, Cohoes Falls, Mohawk River, Cohoes, New York, January 1993, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2020.158.19

Cohoes Falls, Mohawk River, Cohoes, New York

James Welling · January 1993 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.158.19
The image shows a side view of a house with a driveway leading towards the back. A white car is parked beside the house. The house has a mix of dark horizontal panels and faux stone pattern on the facade. There are large windows on both levels, some covered with plastic. In the distance, bare trees and low hills are visible. The sky is overcast with a light gray hue. A power line cuts diagonally across the upper left corner. The image is monochrome with different shades of gray.
James Welling, White Camaro, Palmer, Massachusetts, 1993, inkjet print, Gift of the Artist, 2020.158.43

White Camaro, Palmer, Massachusetts

James Welling · 1993 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2020.158.43
The image shows a side view of a tall, rectangular house with a textured exterior, a steep, dark-colored roof with a chimney, two windows with framed borders, a slope leading up to the house with vegetation and items covered by a tarp nearby. Leafless trees are visible in the background and the horizon is not clear. The photograph is in black and white.
James Welling, Century House, Grafton, West Virginia, November 1993, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2020.158.38

Century House, Grafton, West Virginia

James Welling · November 1993 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.158.38