RE: All Aboard - The Railroad in American Art, 1840-1955)
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What a great review of the history of the train through art! I loved the proposal. The works that most struck me were, on the one hand, those related to the expansion of the railway to the west and its impact on the native peoples. I knew part of it thanks to western movies but seeing their images represented in the paintings is more impressive. On the other hand, I was very attracted to Thomas Hart Benton's paintings. They conveyed to me a feeling of dream that reading their explanation I see that it is what the artist was looking for. The first of the real accident was sad but the message of confidence and hope of the second compensated for it. Thank you for sharing this history and art lesson!
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Thank you @palomap3 for the appreciation and support. Benton's artwork was a favorite of mine as well. I love artwork that portrays a message and one that tells of times past. I have always been fascinated with older steam trains so this exhibit was well worth the wait and time!