Locomotive
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting depicts a steam locomotive, with its front facing left. The locomotive is dark, with lighter shading on its right side, and features a large smokestack, a rounded body, and a flat front with a number "47" and the letters "B.B. & C.I.R." on it. The locomotive is set against a light-colored background, with a dark area at the bottom that may represent tracks or ground. The overall effect is one of a detailed, realistic portrayal of a steam locomotive. For more information on the style of this painting, explore the Impressionism movement.
