Howard Fogg New York, New Haven, & Hartford Railroad #773 Original water color painting Here's your chance to own an original painting by the master railroad painter himself, Howard Fogg. This original watercolor painting is well documented and is ready to find its' next care taker to treasure and enjoy it. The painting features the New York, New Haven, & Hartford Merchants Limited streaking along the Shore Line Route near East Lyme, Connecticut. This detailed information comes from John Scala who documented this painting for his book, Howard Fogg and the Diesel Image Scala confirmed for his book that Fogg created five commissioned works for the New Haven with two of them including this painting being documented in his book. He lists the date of the painting as 1949. As for the painting itself, the visible image measures 19 1/2 x 14 3/8. The work is signed in the lower right corner. The matting has, Original Painting by Howard Fogg stamped in gold lettering at the lower right just below the signature. The frame is believed to be original. When Scala wrote the book, the backing paper was removed so the work could be photographed outside the glass. When the backing paper was replaced the original framing tag was transferred to the new backing paper. The original framing tag is from Downtown Frame & Picture Co. at 27 Thames Street in New York City. There is also a second tag from Waverly, Iowa after the backing paper was replaced. The frame has some minor scratches and scuffs while the matting also exhibits some slight yellowing from age. The painting itself retains strong colors with no notable condition issues. The frame measures 28 x 23 Included with the painting is a copy of the letter sent from John Scala to the owner thanking him for use of the painting in the book. 28 x 23

28 x 23 in