The Iron Horse

Paul R. Meltsner

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Paul R. Meltsner American, 1905–1967. The Iron Horse, 20th century. Lithograph on wove paper (possibly Rives), Image: 10 7/16 x 14 13/16 in. (26.5 x 37.7 cm) Sheet: 12 7/16 x 18 7/16 in. (31.6 x 46.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, 35.2263. Orphaned work (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.2263.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

American Art

Title

The Iron Horse

Date

20th century

Medium

Lithograph on wove paper (possibly Rives)

Classification

Print

Dimensions

Image: 10 7/16 x 14 13/16 in. (26.5 x 37.7 cm) Sheet: 12 7/16 x 18 7/16 in. (31.6 x 46.8 cm)

Signatures

Signed in graphite outside of plate, lower right, "Paul R. Meltsner"

Inscriptions

Inscribed in graphite outside of plate, lower left "The Iron Horse"

Accession Number

35.2263

Rights

Orphaned work

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