A massive cloud of steam rises gently from the belly of the machine below on a wintry Chicago morning. Taken in 1943, this image is about more than just a train on its way to warmer climates on the West Coast - it illustrates a changing time. Steam locomotives were being replaced by diesel, the Farm Security Administration's direction was becoming more war-oriented, and their photographers were changing their focus from individuals to industry. Jack Delano knew this - note the difference in size between the men working by the train and the train itself, implying the growing importance of machinery. And yet this steam train is turned away from the light, heading into darkness and obscurity, in contrast to the steam, floating away into the chilly winter air.
+ Limited-edition, exclusive to 20x200
+ Museum quality: archival inks, 100% cotton rag paper unless noted
+ Handcrafted custom-framing is available
Our quoted dimensions are for the size of paper containing the images, not the printed image itself. We do not alter the aspect ratio, nor do we crop or resize the artists’ originals. All of our prints have a minimum border of .5 inches to allow for framing.
Medium:
Innova Fibaprint Warm Cotton Gloss
Edition Structure:
10"x8" | edition of 20
14"x11" | edition of 500
20"x16" | edition of 50
