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The Lackawanna Valley, c. 1856 (oil on canvas)
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The Lackawanna Valley, c. 1856 (oil on canvas)
4073377 The Lackawanna Valley, c.1856 (oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 86x127.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Commissioned by the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad at Scranton, Pennsylvania where the company had their yards and roundhouse.
Also known as The First Roundhouse of the D. L. and W. R. R. at Scranton); American, out of copyright
Media ID 23259434
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Expansion Fields Hudson River School Industrialisation Manifest Destiny Migration Panorama Panoramic Pennsylvania Pioneers Plain Plains Railroad Steam Engine Swedenborg Tonalism Tonalist Track Tracks West Westward Expansion Wilderness Swedenborgianism
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The Lackawanna Valley, c. 1856
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is a captivating oil painting by George Inness that beautifully captures the spirit of westward expansion in 19th-century America. This panoramic artwork, measuring 86x127.5 cm, now resides in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Commissioned by the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad at Scranton, Pennsylvania, this masterpiece depicts the company's yards and roundhouse during a time when steam engines were revolutionizing transportation. The billowing smoke from the train adds an element of dynamism to the serene landscape filled with lush trees and open fields. Inness was part of the Hudson River School movement and his meticulous attention to detail shines through in this painting. The vastness of the plains symbolizes both industrialization and manifest destiny as pioneers ventured further into uncharted territories. The artist's swedenborgianist beliefs are subtly reflected in "The Lackawanna Valley" as he sought to capture not only physical landscapes but also spiritual experiences within nature. Through tonalism techniques, Inness creates a sense of tranquility amidst progress. This artwork serves as a visual testament to America's relentless pursuit for growth and exploration during its early years as a nation. It invites viewers on a journey through time where railways connected distant lands while simultaneously transforming pristine wilderness into bustling centers of industry. "The Lackawanna Valley" remains an enduring reminder of our collective history—a tribute to those who paved the way for progress while honoring nature's
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