Untitled (Night Train) c. 1941

Created in 1941, "Untitled (Night Train)" is a captivating etching by American artist Frederic James (1915-1985). The artwork showcases James's signature style of using expressive lines to capture the essence of a dramatic landscape. A lone train track stretches towards the horizon, disappearing beneath a vast, stormy sky. The composition is dominated by powerful, swirling clouds, creating a sense of movement and tension, further emphasized by the use of chiaroscuro to contrast the darkness of the sky with the faint light of the moon. This artwork exemplifies James's mastery of the etching process, and evokes a sense of isolation and the passage of time in the vastness of the American landscape.