East Pennsboro, Pennsylvania Possibly 1993 - 2019

"East Pennsboro, Pennsylvania" is a black and white photograph by James Welling, dating from between 1993 and 2019. The photograph depicts a freight train locomotive, partially obscured by foreground brush, moving along train tracks against a backdrop of a river and distant hills. This work is characteristic of Welling's photographic practice, which often explores themes of industry, technology, and the American landscape. The use of a simple, unvarnished style emphasizes the gritty realism of the subject matter, capturing the everyday experience of industrial activity.