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187 Original Paintings For Sale:

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,  59.1x43.3 in
Ways Painting, 59.1x43.3 in
©2020 Vladyslav Riaboshtan

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,  47.2x19.7 in
Un treno dal passato Painting, 47.2x19.7 in
©2024 Natalia Caragherghi "Naty"

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

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,  35.4x35.4 in
Passive impressions n.29 Painting, 35.4x35.4 in
©2023 Alfio Catania Bruciovento

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.

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Painting titled "Ways" by Vladyslav Riaboshtan, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Ways - Painting, 59.1x43.3 in ©2020 by Vladyslav Riaboshtan - Abstract, abstract-570, Train, Landscape, Railway, Urban, Black, Train, Way, Ground, Canvas, Emptyness, Depression, Sadness, City, Outside

Vladyslav Riaboshtan

"Ways"

Acrylic on Canvas | 59.1x43.3 in

$2,977.63
Painting titled "Passive impressions…" by Alfio Catania Bruciovento, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Passive impressions n.29 - Painting, 35.4x35.4 in ©2023 by Alfio Catania Bruciovento - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Train, bruciovento, Alfio Catania, Art, artcontemporaney

Alfio Catania Bruciovento

"Passive impressions n.29"

Acrylic on Paper | 35.4x35.4 in

$1,523.54
Prints available
Painting titled "Métro Goldwyn Flowe…" by Flo.Lysine, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Métro Goldwyn Flowers - Painting, 31.9x51.2 in ©2021 by Flo.Lysine - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, train, métro, fleur, rail, vitesse

Flo.Lysine

"Métro Goldwyn Flowers"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.9x51.2 in

$2,861.87
Painting titled "Nostalgia of Steam…" by Kishore Pratim Biswas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Nostalgia of Steam Locomotives_51 - Painting, 44x38 in ©2023 by Kishore Pratim Biswas - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Train, Steam locomotive paintings, Steam locomotives, Indian Steam locomotives, steam engine, Indian art, Indian artist, Indian paintings, locomotive workshop

Kishore Pratim Biswas

"Nostalgia of Steam Locomotives_51"

Acrylic on Canvas | 44x38 in

$1,594
Painting titled "Tren  amarillo" by Griselda Ferrandez, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Tren amarillo - Painting, 15x21.7 in ©2023 by Griselda Ferrandez - Figurative, figurative-594, Train

Griselda Ferrandez

"Tren amarillo"

Oil on Canvas | 15x21.7 in

$7,998.03
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

$3,205.83
Painting titled "La voiture saucisson" by Clément Gontier, Original Artwork, Oil
La voiture saucisson - Painting, 19.7x27.6 in ©2023 by Clément Gontier - Figurative, figurative-594, Train

Clément Gontier

"La voiture saucisson"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x27.6 in

$728.7
Painting titled "morning on a touris…" by Önder Yılmaz, Original Artwork, Watercolor
morning on a tourist street - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2019 by Önder Yılmaz - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Train

Önder Yılmaz

"morning on a tourist street"

Watercolor on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$2,773.78
Painting titled "Where do you live?" by Marco Barberio, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Where do you live? - Painting, 38.6x27.2 in ©2022 by Marco Barberio - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Train, train, new york, train station, brooklyn, urban

Marco Barberio

"Where do you live?"

Acrylic on Canvas | 38.6x27.2 in

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Prints from $56.20
Painting titled "Метрострой" by Antonietka, Original Artwork, Oil
Метрострой - Painting, 27.6x29.9 in ©2023 by Antonietka - Train, метро, railway station, underground

Antonietka

"Метрострой"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 27.6x29.9 in

$4,973
Painting titled "Tarentaise" by Christian Delavelle, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Tarentaise - Painting, 25.6x19.7 in ©2023 by Christian Delavelle - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Train, Train, Froid, Neige, Montagne

Christian Delavelle

"Tarentaise"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 25.6x19.7 in

Not For Sale Prints from $27.02
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

$1,049.5
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

$1,324
Prints available
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

$2,610.52
Prints available
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

$12,544
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

$974.54
Painting titled "Journée de la vapeur" by Denis Cailliez, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Journée de la vapeur - Painting, 31.5x45.3 in ©2022 by Denis Cailliez - Figurative, figurative-594, Train

Denis Cailliez

"Journée de la vapeur"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x45.3 in

$1,475.03
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

$1,277.7
Prints available
Painting titled "Psychiatric hospital" by Arman Ohanyan, Original Artwork, Oil
Psychiatric hospital - Painting, 23.6x31.5 in ©2022 by Arman Ohanyan - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Train, art

Arman Ohanyan

"Psychiatric hospital"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x31.5 in

$2,442.95
Painting titled "A travers la vitre 2" by Roland Guyomard, Original Artwork, Acrylic
A travers la vitre 2 - Painting, 11.8x15.8 in ©2023 by Roland Guyomard - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Train, réalisme, couleur, voyage, train, vitesse

Roland Guyomard

"A travers la vitre 2"

Acrylic on Canvas | 11.8x15.8 in

$1,196.12
Prints available
Painting titled "New York #54" by Sócrates Rízquez, Original Artwork, Enamel Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
New York #54 - Painting, 18.9x47.2 in ©2018 by Sócrates Rízquez - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Train, NYC, New York, Subway, train, railway, sunset, Hyperimpressionism, Brooklyn, station

Sócrates Rízquez

"New York #54"

Enamel on Synthetic board | 18.9x47.2 in

$4,632.15
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

$1,302.75
Painting titled "La loco." by B. Alexis, Original Artwork, Oil
La loco. - Painting, 15.6x11.6 in ©2023 by B. Alexis - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, Loco, Train, Vapeur, Locomotive à vapeur

B. Alexis

"La loco."

Oil on Wood | 15.6x11.6 in

$1,223.68
Prints available
Painting titled "Winter Rail III" by Pawel Gladkow, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Winter Rail III - Painting, 11.8x15.8 in ©2019 by Pawel Gladkow - Train, painting, watercolor, yellow, blue, train, railway, winter, landscape, Pawel Gladkow

Pawel Gladkow

"Winter Rail III"

Watercolor on Paper | 11.8x15.8 in

$397.97
Prints available
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

$557.56
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

$333.05
Prints available
Painting titled "Waiting for a train…" by Zsombor Barakonyi, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Panel
Waiting for a train 2. - Painting, 39.4x59.1 in ©2022 by Zsombor Barakonyi - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Train, train, railway, station, train station, railway station, wagon, railway wagon, train car, sun rays, architecture, construction, trip, travel, traveling, light, vamosiart, colorful, train platform, barakonyi, geometric

Zsombor Barakonyi

"Waiting for a train 2."

Acrylic on Wood | 39.4x59.1 in

$14,355.66
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 $27.02
Painting titled "Décembre" by Manuel Leonardi, Original Artwork, Oil
Décembre - Painting, 23.6x47.2 in ©2022 by Manuel Leonardi - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Train, metro, rer, quai, bleu, gens, ville, urbain

Manuel Leonardi

"Décembre"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x47.2 in

$978.95
Prints available
Painting titled "Waiting For The Tra…" by Douglas Black, Original Artwork, Oil
Waiting For The Train - Painting, 11x15 in ©2022 by Douglas Black - Figurative, figurative-594, Train, trains, station, orange, blue, travel

Douglas Black

"Waiting For The Train"

Oil on Synthetic board | 11x15 in

$327
Prints available
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 "Eletrico na Cruz Qu…" by Alexandre Gomes, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Eletrico na Cruz Quebrada - Painting, 15.8x21.7 in ©2023 by Alexandre Gomes - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Train, Elétrico, Aguarela, Cruz, Quebrada, Algés, Pintura, Papel

Alexandre Gomes

"Eletrico na Cruz Quebrada"

Watercolor on Paper | 15.8x21.7 in

$1,575.35
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 "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

$906.19
Painting titled "Voyage souterrain" by Oscar Olarte, Original Artwork, Watercolor Mounted on Cardboard
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Voyage souterrain - Painting, 9.8x13.8 in ©2015 by Oscar Olarte - Illustration, illustration-600, Train, vie, voyage, cauchemar

Oscar Olarte

"Voyage souterrain"

Watercolor on Paper | 9.8x13.8 in

$603.02
Prints available
Painting titled "The power of steam." by Igor Shulman, Original Artwork, Oil
The power of steam. - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2017 by Igor Shulman - Train, igor shulman, oil painting, contemporary, palette knife, steam, locomotiv, retro, positive, power, energy, harmony, dynamic

Igor Shulman

"The power of steam."

Oil on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

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