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Fabrizio La Torre
Universo bianco, 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. « Universo bianco », Canada november 1955. In the new "Canadian", a saloon car is dominated by a panoramic glass bubble allowing to admire the white immensity in conditions of unequaled comfort and heat. This equipment was made possible by the introduction of diesel locomotives in place of the old steam engines: these had the defect of spitting out clouds of gray smoke charged with coal dust. But very quickly, this white as far as the eye could see eventually tires children who prefer to run in the aisles of these magnificent cars.
  • Creator:
    Fabrizio La Torre (1921 - 2014, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    1955
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 0.12 in (3 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Brussels, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU157028212392
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