Inspired by an old black and white photo taken by Jack Dalano of a sleeping car porter employed by the Pullman Company at Union Station in Chicago, Illinois.
As I painted I played Arlo Guthrie's version of The City of New Orleans, imagining the era of train travel in the first half of the 20th Century.
Growing up in the 50s, I had a few opportunities to ride the Coast Daylight from Burbank north the Bay Area to visit my grandmother. I have fond memories of the Pullman Porters, always there to greet us with a warm, welcome aboard.
Welcome Aboard
20 X 24
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