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Fabrizio La Torre
Al Riposo, Canada 1955 - Limited Edition Black & White Photography

1955

About the Item

Artwork sold in perfect condition During the 15 years during which he gave himself to photography, Fabrizio La Torre traveled to Italy, Europe, North America and Asia. From everywhere he brought back photos that tell of the human, universal and soul-filled condition, to which he was so sensitive. Here is First Look at Canada, where Fabrizio La Torre stayed in November and December 1955, on a 6-month trip to North America which also took him to Canada and California. In Montreal, he could not resist the urge to travel aboard the "Canadian", the most modern and luxurious version of the Canadian Pacific train, inaugurated a few months earlier, on April 24, 1955. And even if the official story of this company claims that as from this inauguration the train was pulled by modern diesel locomotives, the heavy steam engines are still used, to the delight of the photographer who knows how to play with their big white plumes. In stations, on platforms, steam is everywhere; while the temperature is around - 30°C, steam is welcome to thaw the axles, often blocked by ice. « Al riposo », Canada, november 1955. Since April 1955, the Canadian Pacific, now simply the Canadian, has acquired luxury cars and diesel locomotives, and has referred large steam engines to the subordinate role of station laborers. These steel monsters, who have so often faced the snow and the cold, are content to make figuration for travelers sensitive to their quaint charm.
  • Creator:
    Fabrizio La Torre (1921 - 2014, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    1955
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 0.12 in (3 mm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Brussels, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU157028205532
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