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Buying artworks on the theme of "Train"

Train paintings or railway paintings appear in the 19th century during the industrial revolution with the development of railway lines. These then carry with them a new imagination combining technology and travel through works where time seems to have been suspended. Stations, rails, locomotives, wagons, convoys ... are the motifs commonly represented in train paintings. But these can also focus on representing more intimate moments of life, such as the representation of passengers waiting for the train on the terminal platform, or observing the landscape through the glass of their vans ... Among the famous railway paintings we can cite The Last Spike by Thomas Hill, Le Night Train by Paul Delvaux or The irritating gentleman by Berthold Woltze.

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Contemporary Train Paintings are a unique genre of original artwork that captures the essence of train travel in a modern context. Artists who specialize in this style use a variety of supports, including canvas, paper, and wood. They also employ a range of materials, such as acrylic, oil, and spray paint. What makes these paintings truly special is their ability to convey a sense of movement and energy that is rarely found in other types of artwork. The use of bold colors, intricate details, and dynamic compositions all contribute to the overall impact of the piece. For those who appreciate the beauty and power of trains, contemporary train paintings offer a fresh and exciting way to experience this iconic form of transportation.

Painting
BOXCAR Painting
©2024 Douglas Okerlund

Origins and History

Contemporary Train Paintings originated from the fascination with the industrial revolution and advancements in transportation. The earliest known train painting dates back to the mid-19th century, when artists were commissioned to paint trains and locomotives. However, it wasn’t until the mid-20th century that train paintings became popularized as an art form.

Painting,  24x18 in
¿Dónde debemos ir? Painting, 24x18 in
©2024 Oscar Galvan

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary Train Paintings have undergone a remarkable evolution in recent years. The emergence of this genre can be traced back to the early 20th century when the industrial revolution and the rise of railway transport inspired artists to capture the beauty and grandeur of these machines on canvas. In the contemporary era, Train Paintings have become increasingly popular among art collectors, and their importance in the art market cannot be overstated. The modern Train Paintings come in various forms, including abstract, realistic, and surrealistic styles.

Painting,  11.8x8.3 in
Среди елей Painting, 11.8x8.3 in
©2024 Kateryna Bakumenko

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary Train Paintings have been a popular subject in the art world for decades, and several artists have made a name for themselves through their work in this genre.

One such artist is Richard Estes, an American painter known for his photorealistic paintings of trains and urban landscapes. Estes’ meticulous attention to detail and use of vibrant colors make his works instantly recognizable and highly sought after.

Another well-known artist in this field is Edward Hopper, whose iconic painting "Nighthawks" features a train passing in the background. Hopper’s use of light and shadow and his ability to capture the mood and atmosphere of a scene have made him a beloved figure in the art world.

Other notable Contemporary Artists working in this genre include David Hockney, whose vivid depictions of trains and railway stations are both playful and poignant, and Wayne Thiebaud, whose colorful paintings of trains and other forms of transportation are often compared to the work of pop art legends like Andy Warhol.

Whether through photorealism, impressionism, or pop art, these artists have all found unique ways to capture the beauty and power of trains in their work, and their contributions to the world of contemporary train paintings will no doubt continue to inspire and delight art lovers for years to come.

Painting,  16x20 in
Ombre ou ombrage Painting, 16x20 in
©2024 Tibo

Notable contemporary Train Paintings

Contemporary train paintings are a testament to the enduring fascination people have with locomotives. Artists have captured the beauty and power of these machines in many ways, using different styles and techniques.

One of the most well-known contemporary train paintings is "The City" by David Hockney. Created in 1989, this vibrant artwork depicts a colorful train passing through a cityscape. The bright colors and bold lines give the painting a sense of movement and energy, capturing the excitement of train travel.

Another notable train painting is "Train Station" by Edward Hopper. Painted in 1925, this work shows a deserted train station at night. The eerie lighting and empty platform create a sense of isolation and loneliness, highlighting the alienation of modern life.

In "The Great American West" by Howard Terpning, we see a train crossing a vast expanse of prairie. Created in 2004, this painting captures the majesty of the American West and the role that trains played in its development.

Other contemporary train paintings include "The Train" by Alex Katz, "The Iron Horse" by Andrew Wyeth, and "Chemin de Fer de Petite Ceinture" by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Each of these works offers a unique perspective on the subject of trains, showing how these machines continue to inspire and captivate artists today.

Painting titled "BOXCAR" by Douglas Okerlund, Original Artwork, Wood
BOXCAR - Painting ©2024 by Douglas Okerlund - Train

Douglas Okerlund

"BOXCAR"

Wood

Not For Sale
Painting titled "Ombre ou ombrage" by Tibo, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Ombre ou ombrage - Painting, 16x20 in ©2024 by Tibo - Abstract, abstract-570, Train, fantome, femme, mystere

Tibo

"Ombre ou ombrage"

Acrylic on Canvas | 16x20 in

$561.3
Painting titled "Switzerland in Wint…" by Natalia Shchipakina, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Switzerland in Winter - Painting, 39.4x31.5 in ©2024 by Natalia Shchipakina - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Train, switzerland, train, bridge, red, landscape, swiss, pine, beuatiful, ice, mountain, old

Natalia Shchipakina

"Switzerland in Winter"

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x31.5 in

$1,283.49
Prints available
Painting titled "Dreams - journey" by Jakub Kossakowski (Art After Hours), Original Artwork, Watercolor
Dreams - journey - Painting, 8.3x11.4 in ©2024 by Jakub Kossakowski (Art After Hours) - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, train, steam, pociąg, lokomotywa, steamtrain, akwarela, watercolor, watercolour, ink, dream, art, handmade

Jakub Kossakowski (Art After Hours)

"Dreams - journey"

Watercolor on Paper | 8.3x11.4 in

$336.89
Prints available
Painting titled "Pink ponies" by Julia Elkina, Original Artwork, Oil
Pink ponies - Painting, 20x24 in ©2024 by Julia Elkina - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Train, ponies, train, contemporary, oilpainting, artwork

Julia Elkina

"Pink ponies"

Oil on MDF Board | 20x24 in

$3,220.36
Painting titled "tableau "Locomotive"" by Anton Zapotochnyi, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
tableau "Locomotive" - Painting, 24x28 in ©2023 by Anton Zapotochnyi - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, locomotive, bridge, pont, tunnel, train, former, peinture, painting, handmade, Fait main, peinture de paysage, montagnes

Anton Zapotochnyi

"tableau "Locomotive""

Acrylic on Canvas | 24x28 in

$819.49
Prints available
Painting titled "Where is your train…" by Ilgiz Murtazin, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Where is your train going? - Painting, 23.6x31.5 in ©2024 by Ilgiz Murtazin - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, railway, train, path, roads, choice, sunset, journey, life, beauty, station, sky

Ilgiz Murtazin

"Where is your train going?"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x31.5 in

$1,281.05
Painting titled "red  train after ra…" by Nikola Golubovski, Original Artwork, Acrylic
red train after rain - Painting, 24x18.1 in ©2024 by Nikola Golubovski - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Train, modern art, expressionism, contemporary art, fine art, train, figurative, after rain, red train

Nikola Golubovski

"red train after rain"

Acrylic on Canvas | 24x18.1 in

$1,029.9
Prints available
Painting titled "港島南地鐵MTR South Isla…" by Demi Ng, Original Artwork, Oil
港島南地鐵MTR South Island Line - Painting, 16x20 in ©2018 by Demi Ng - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Train

Demi Ng

"港島南地鐵MTR South Island Line"

Oil on Canvas | 16x20 in

$3,120.07
Prints available
Painting titled "Trasporti di Roma" by Sergio Lanna (Sir Joe), Original Artwork, Marker
Trasporti di Roma - Painting, 8.3x11.8 in ©2012 by Sergio Lanna (Sir Joe) - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, treno, train, tram, transport, rome, italy, roma, bus

Sergio Lanna (Sir Joe)

"Trasporti di Roma"

Marker on Cardboard | 8.3x11.8 in

Not For Sale Prints from $29.31
Painting titled "Lonesome Train" by Ilgvars Zalans, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Lonesome Train - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2023 by Ilgvars Zalans - Abstract, abstract-570, Train, lonesome, train, unique, art gallery

Ilgvars Zalans

"Lonesome Train"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

$2,622.36
Prints available
Painting titled "Directions, fragment" by Vladyslav Riaboshtan, Original Artwork, Enamel Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Directions, fragment - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2021 by Vladyslav Riaboshtan - Abstract, abstract-570, Train, Black, Underground, Subway, Sadness, Directions, Routes, Silkscreen, Train, Light, Walls, Emptyness

Vladyslav Riaboshtan

"Directions, fragment"

Enamel on Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

$1,262.45
Painting titled "¿Dónde debemos ir?" by Oscar Galvan, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
¿Dónde debemos ir? - Painting, 24x18 in ©2024 by Oscar Galvan - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Train, Train

Oscar Galvan

"¿Dónde debemos ir?"

Acrylic on Canvas | 24x18 in

$872
Prints available
Painting titled "Un treno dal passato" by Natalia Caragherghi "Naty", Original Artwork, Oil
Un treno dal passato - Painting, 47.2x19.7 in ©2024 by Natalia Caragherghi "Naty" - Figurative, figurative-594, Train

Natalia Caragherghi "Naty"

"Un treno dal passato"

Oil on Canvas | 47.2x19.7 in

$673.31
Prints available
Painting titled "Le train de la mine" by Remy Tuybens, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Le train de la mine - Painting, 23.6x31.5 in ©2024 by Remy Tuybens - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Train, train de la mine, Disneyland, train, parc d'attraction, montagnes russes

Remy Tuybens

"Le train de la mine"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x31.5 in

Sold
Painting titled "Tu entends siffler…" by Paddy, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Tu entends siffler le train ? - Painting, 33.5x25.6 in ©2024 by Paddy - Classicism, classicism-933, Train, voyage en train

Paddy

"Tu entends siffler le train ?"

Acrylic on Canvas | 33.5x25.6 in

$910.29
Painting titled "Saint Savin station" by John Des Îles, Original Artwork, Oil
Saint Savin station - Painting, 16x20 in ©2024 by John Des Îles - Classicism, classicism-933, Train, locomotive à vous 141, gare, espoir, France, nostalgie

John Des Îles

"Saint Savin station"

Oil on Cardboard | 16x20 in

$1,131.78
Prints available
Painting titled "Quai n°17" by Christian Delavelle, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Quai n°17 - Painting, 6.3x8.7 in ©2020 by Christian Delavelle - Classicism, classicism-933, Train, Gare, Train, Nuit

Christian Delavelle

"Quai n°17"

Acrylic on Canvas | 6.3x8.7 in

Not For Sale Prints from $27.14
Painting titled "Oil painting The tr…" by Marina Zhivliuk, Original Artwork, Oil
Oil painting The train rushes through the winter forest - Painting, 11.8x7.9 in ©2024 by Marina Zhivliuk - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Train, train, steam from a chimney, winter forest, railway, bright sun, purple, orange, winter, snow

Marina Zhivliuk

"Oil painting The train rushes through the winter forest"

Oil on Canvas | 11.8x7.9 in

$1,227.01
Painting titled "Winter Steam" by Ed Little, Original Artwork, Oil
Winter Steam - Painting, 20x30 in ©2018 by Ed Little - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, train, steam engine, locomotive, British train, British steam engine, railway, Great Western

Ed Little

"Winter Steam"

Oil on Canvas | 20x30 in

$12,547
Painting titled "Стучащий в ночи" by Aleksandr Manoilenko, Original Artwork, Oil
Стучащий в ночи - Painting, 10.6x17.5 in ©2023 by Aleksandr Manoilenko - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, Поезд, Ночь, осень, огни, железная дорога, ТЭМ-2, локомотив

Aleksandr Manoilenko

"Стучащий в ночи"

Oil on MDF Board | 10.6x17.5 in

Not For Sale Prints from $25.54
Painting titled "O psie, który jeźdz…" by Małgorzata Łodygowska, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
O psie, który jeździł koleją - Painting, 35.4x35.4 in ©2023 by Małgorzata Łodygowska - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, pocąg, pies, podróż, geometryczny, kolej

Małgorzata Łodygowska

"O psie, który jeździł koleją"

Acrylic on Canvas | 35.4x35.4 in

$2,773.53
Painting titled "Old Smoky Train on…" by Paula Bridges, Original Artwork, Watercolor Mounted on Other rigid panel
Old Smoky Train on the Tracks in Watercolor 11x14 - Painting, 11x14 in ©1932 by Paula Bridges - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Train, locomotive, colorful smoke, pink and purple smoke, steam engine, train tracks, train station, red dirt, green engine, black train, old trains, passenger cars, rainbow steam, man cave art, nostalgia train, vintage train art, watercolor train landscape

Paula Bridges

"Old Smoky Train on the Tracks in Watercolor 11x14"

Watercolor on Paper | 11x14 in

$641
Prints available
Painting titled "241 P" by Denis Cailliez, Original Artwork, Acrylic
241 P - Painting, 19.1x25.2 in ©2010 by Denis Cailliez - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Train, Train, Locomotive classée

Denis Cailliez

"241 P"

Acrylic on Cardboard | 19.1x25.2 in

$1,481.72
Painting titled "Среди елей" by Kateryna Bakumenko, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Среди елей - Painting, 11.8x8.3 in ©2024 by Kateryna Bakumenko - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, поезд, зима, лес, паровоз, дым, рельсы, пар, сосны, ели

Kateryna Bakumenko

"Среди елей"

Watercolor on Paper | 11.8x8.3 in

$1,054.26
Prints available
Painting titled "IL LOCALE" by Eleonora Cavaliere, Original Artwork, Oil
IL LOCALE - Painting, 39.4x27.6 in ©2023 by Eleonora Cavaliere - Figurative, figurative-594, Train

Eleonora Cavaliere

"IL LOCALE"

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x27.6 in

$978.95
Painting titled "Train Stop" by Nezabyvaemo, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Train Stop - Painting, 24x18 in ©2024 by Nezabyvaemo - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Train, train stop

Nezabyvaemo

"Train Stop"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 24x18 in

$382
Prints available
Painting titled "Bernina Express Oil…" by Maryna Yasar, Original Artwork, Oil
Bernina Express Oil Painting - Painting, 6.7x9.7 in ©2024 by Maryna Yasar - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Train, Bernina express painting, Switzerland art, Swiss alps painting, mountain oil painting, forest original art, tree artwork, landscape oil painting, mini oil painting, Alps art, train painting

Maryna Yasar

"Bernina Express Oil Painting"

Oil on Cardboard | 6.7x9.7 in

$220
Prints available
Painting titled "Ticket home" by Yuliia Mahda, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Ticket home - Painting, 17.7x21.7 in ©2024 by Yuliia Mahda - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, Ticket home, Home, ticket, sea, train, road, Mariupol

Yuliia Mahda

"Ticket home"

Acrylic on Canvas | 17.7x21.7 in

$1,275.74
Painting titled "Going Home" by Raoul Watson, Original Artwork, Oil
Going Home - Painting, 16x20 in ©2024 by Raoul Watson - Classicism, classicism-933, Train, Panama Limited, Train, Illinois Central Railroad

Raoul Watson

"Going Home"

Oil on Canvas | 16x20 in

Not For Sale Prints from $27.14
Painting titled "IM POLAREXPRESS" by Waltraud Zechmeister, Original Artwork, Acrylic
IM POLAREXPRESS - Painting, 11.8x15.8 in ©2023 by Waltraud Zechmeister - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Train, Zug, Schnee, Mond, Gesicht, Lichter, Vorbeifahren, Masten, Schwarz, Lila, Blick

Waltraud Zechmeister

"IM POLAREXPRESS"

Acrylic on Canvas | 11.8x15.8 in

$571.43
Prints available
Painting titled "Train de l'enfer" by Raphisho, Original Artwork, Pencil
Train de l'enfer - Painting, 11.7x8.3 in ©2024 by Raphisho - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Train

Raphisho

"Train de l'enfer"

Pencil on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$153.93
Painting titled "Soirée au triage" by Clément Gontier, Original Artwork, Oil
Soirée au triage - Painting, 19.7x27.6 in ©2023 by Clément Gontier - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, huile, peinture, rail, coucher de soleil, couleurs, paysage

Clément Gontier

"Soirée au triage"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x27.6 in

Sold
Painting titled "La dame de l'Orient…" by Nunzia Alfano Bounakhla, Original Artwork, Oil
La dame de l'Orient express - Painting, 17.7x21.7 in ©2023 by Nunzia Alfano Bounakhla - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, femme élégante, train, l'Orient Express, quai de gare, voyage, scène de vie quotidienne

Nunzia Alfano Bounakhla

"La dame de l'Orient express"

Oil on Canvas | 17.7x21.7 in

Not For Sale
Painting titled "n2" by Yves Cass, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
n2 - Painting, 44.9x57.5 in ©2023 by Yves Cass - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Train, train, locomotive, machine, vapeur, rouillée

Yves Cass

"n2"

Acrylic on Canvas | 44.9x57.5 in

Not For Sale
Painting titled "Огонь за городом" by Anna Iaguzhinskaia, Original Artwork, Oil
Огонь за городом - Painting, 43.3x63 in ©2023 by Anna Iaguzhinskaia - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Train, город, поезд, огонь, зарево, дым, зарница, заря, закат

Anna Iaguzhinskaia

"Огонь за городом"

Oil on Other substrate | 43.3x63 in

$9,635.61

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