Name/Title
When I Grow UpDescription
When I Grow Up is an oil painting on canvas. It depicts a black, gray, and yellow locomotive crossing a wooden and steel trestle bridge over a muddy river. "9851" is written atop the front of the locomotive's engine. "PENNSYLVANIA" is written on the side of either the first rail car or the tail end of the locomotive's engine. Surrounding the rail bridge in the fore, middle, and backgrounds is a wooded area filled with green grass, tall trees, and shorter bushes with yellow and white bloomings. In the foreground, a young child in a blue outfit, yellow or straw hat, and brown shoes is perched on a fallen branch that extends into the muddy river. The child appears to have brown hair beneath its hat and holds a thin, brown stick in its left hand. The purpose and function of the stick are unclear; however, it may be a fishing rod or toy.Artwork Details
Medium
Oil on Canvas, PaintingSubject
Rail bridge / LocomotiveSubject Place
County
Johnson CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCollection
Jack StanleyMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Jack StanleyRole
PainterDate made
2008Time Period
21st CenturyPlace
City
Greenwood, INCounty
Johnson CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Lower left cornerTranscription
Jack StanleyLanguage
EnglishType
InscriptionLocation
Back of canvasTranscription
Little / "When I Grow Up..." / R.R. Bridge / on Fairview Rd. / Johnson CountyLanguage
EnglishCreate Date
December 8, 2023Update Date
June 21, 2024
