Locomotief, Rocky Mountains, Verenigde Staten 1936

"Locomotief, Rocky Mountains, Verenigde Staten" is a 1936 photograph by Dutch photographer Wouter Cool (1877-1947). The black and white photograph depicts a steam locomotive in the Rocky Mountains, with a group of people standing in the foreground. The image captures the power and grandeur of this mode of transportation and the expansive landscape of the American West. This photograph is a prime example of Cool's work documenting the American West in the mid-20th century. Cool's photography is known for its stark, documentary style, capturing the beauty and starkness of the natural world.