Locomotive Portraits
“Locomotive Portraits” by Jonathan Clay, published by Pen & Sword Books Limited in 2015, is a visual exploration of railway art that spans 171 pages. This edition presents a collection of locomotive images that reflect the long-standing tradition of railway-themed artwork, a genre that has been embraced by renowned artists such as Claude Monet and J M W Turner. Jonathan Clay, a member of the Guild of Railway Artists, has compiled this book in response to numerous requests for his own collection, showcasing his unique approach to depicting locomotives.
Readers will find that the book features a series of locomotive portraits originally created without backgrounds, a technique that became popular due to their initial success. Clay’s work captures the essence of transportation history, focusing on the artistry involved in representing railroads. This pictorial collection not only highlights the beauty of locomotives but also pays homage to the rich history of railway art in Europe.
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Railway art has existed as long as there have been Railways. Many famous names have included some aspect of railways in their paintings, notably Claude Monet and J M W Turner. This tradition has been kept alive by the formation in the UK of the Guild of Railway Artists, which now consists of over 200 artists, of which Jonathan Clay is one. Over the last few years, Jonathan has had many requests to produce his own book of pictures, and, having relented at last, this is the result.
In order to save time for his first ever railway event in 1999, he painted a series of locomotive pictures without backgrounds, intending to add the scenery later. However, they sold so well, that they became the norm, and the series of ‘Locomotive Portraits’ was born.
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