Who created "A Train"?

A Train was created by Felix Octavius Carr Darley in 19th century.

When was "A Train" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "A Train"?

A Train is Ink wash and white chalk highlights.

Is "A Train" in the public domain?

Yes, A Train is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

A Train

Felix Octavius Carr Darley

19th century

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Medium

Ink wash and white chalk highlights

Dimensions

Sheet: 13 5/8 x 21 in. (34.6 x 53.3 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1957

Accession Number

57.520.29

Art Historical Context

In the bustling world of 19th-century America, Felix Octius Carr Darley captured the era's industrial fervor with *A Train*, a dynamic drawing from the mid-1800s. Darley, a prolific illustrator renowned for his vivid depictions of American life in books, magazines, and, often highlighted the transformative power of railroads. This sheet, measuring 13 5/8 x 21 inches, exemplifies his skill in translating the raw energy of steam locomotives—symbols of westward expansion and national unity—into intimate, preparatory studies. Created using ink wash for fluid, atmospheric tones and white chalk hig...

A Train

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