A captivating glimpse into the actual setting of a mountain logging village portrayed by a naïve artist. The point of view of the artist centers upon the inner workings of the village itself and its functionality, along with the necessity of an accompanying freight railroad, Shay locomotive, and box cars.
The primary dramatic components of the scene include the expansive logging village, rising smoke stacks, clear cut mountains, and prominent receding train tracks in the foreground.
On closer inspection, secondary elements include a Shay locomotive with its capability to maneuver tight mountain curves, the "UP" insignia which identify as belonging to the Union Pacific Railroad, escalating coal shuttles from train to hopper, a train brakeman securing cars, a driver and horse team pulling a coal laden wagon, a web of sturdy train trestles, a water powered log conveyor, a cable spar tree for raising logs from the river, and scattered logs along the river bank.
The artist meticulously depicted accurate details of the encampment, which lends to the narrative and authentic nature of the painting.
Late 19th Century. American. Oil on canvas, original stretcher. When black lit, no evidence of repaint. Gold frame, possibly not original. Some wear to edges of frame.
35" Length 30" Height
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