Fast Freight 1938

Clarence Peter Helck's 1938 lithograph *Fast Freight* captures the energy and dynamism of a train in motion. The print depicts a freight train ascending a steep incline, its powerful presence emphasized by the dense cloud of smoke billowing from its engine. The two figures in the foreground, likely railroad workers, observe the train with a sense of awe and appreciation, their postures reflecting the train's immense power. The stark contrast of light and dark further highlights the dramatic scene, creating a powerful visual representation of the industrial world.