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5.50" x 8.00"
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7.50" x 10.00"
Faded Glory Poster
by Cheri Randolph
Product Details
Faded Glory poster by Cheri Randolph. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
This vintage private rail car was photographed in the Galveston Railroad Museum (Texas). It shows a considerable amount of weathering, but with only... more
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Artist's Description
This vintage private rail car was photographed in the Galveston Railroad Museum (Texas). It shows a considerable amount of weathering, but with only a little imagination, one can imagine the luxury it provided in the heyday of rail travel in this country.
A private railroad car, private railway coach, private car or private varnish is a railroad passenger car which was either originally built or later converted for service as a business car for private individuals. A private car could be added to the make-up of a train or pulled by a private locomotive, providing splendid upholstered privacy for its passengers.
They were used by railroad officials and dignitaries as business cars, and wealthy individuals for travel and entertainment, especially in the United States. They were sometimes used by politicians in "whistle stop campaigns". Pay cars with less opulent sleeping and dining facilities were used by a paymaster and assistants to transport and disburse cash wages...
About Cheri Randolph
Cheri Randolph was awarded a degree in Fine Arts from the University of New Orleans with a concentration in the study of Art History. She credits printmaker, Calvin Harlan , a UNO professor, as being quite influential in her composition techniques as well as painter, Ida Kohlmeyer with a better understanding of color. Pictorialism would best describe her current work, stylistically. Cheri has expressed her artistic talents in a variety of ways including; wheel-thrown pottery, quilting, vintage clothing restoration, interior decorative painting and photography. She is a resident of both the Houston Heights and historic New Orleans Uptown. A favorite quote is, "The bird of time has but a little way to flutter - and the bird is on the...
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Barbara Chichester
Cheri, this is one of my fav's of your work, which is all great....but this one is like something out of an old western movie! voted!
Cheri Randolph replied:
Barbara, Thanks so much for commenting and voting for this one. I enjoy railroad photographs, too, there is such a romance about them.
Joe JAKE Pratt
Beautiful image...the WC filter was a good choice. Were you able to get inside?
Cheri Randolph replied:
Thanks, Jake! Yes, the watercolor look seemed to be just right for the rusted textures of the metal. You can go inside many of them, but this one was locked.
Elena Nosyreva
They don't make things like this anymore, beautiful metal work and patina of time - real treasure! v/f
Cheri Randolph replied:
Elena, I agree. It must have been very luxurious in its day! Appreciate your v/f!
Doug Fredericks
Gritty, forlorn and gorgeous to boot. Great job Cheri! f/v
Cheri Randolph replied:
Doug, that's what I was thinking as well! Thanks for visiting and your f/v!
Cheri Randolph
Nadine & Bob, Thanks so much for featuring "Faded Glory" in the USA Artist News. I am very impressed with the response of your readership. Cheri
Tessa Fairey
Gorgeous! v/f
Cheri Randolph replied:
Tessa, Thanks for visiting! Appreciate your v/f!
Nick Boren
I love this composition Cheri and the detail you captured is amazing.. F/V
Cheri Randolph replied:
Nick, Thanks. It was a very interesting rail car. Appreciate your F/V!
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Female Artists!! Great work, love how you have done this!!! Very well done!!
Cheri Randolph replied:
Madalena, I'm honored to be featured in your group of creative women artists. Thanks!!!
Marcia Weller-Wenbert
I love this shot. All the patterns and textures and tones of color. I voted/pinit
Cheri Randolph replied:
Marcia, I am complimented by your favorable critique. Appreciate your generous support!
Deborah Benoit
Wonderful atmosphere!! f/v
Cheri Randolph replied:
Deborah, Thanks for your comment and the F/V!
Kelly Kitchens
I Love this! v/f
Cheri Randolph replied:
Kelly, I'm glad you like it. Appreciate the V/F!
Sandi OReilly
Great find, comp, love your processing, excellent Cheri, f/v.
Cheri Randolph replied:
Sandi, Thanks for your compliment and such nice support!
Cheri Randolph
Jose, I appreciate your feature of "Faded Glory" in the Stop Time with Art Group.
Penny Meyers
Love this, Cheri, nicely composed! V
Cheri Randolph replied:
Penny, Many thanks for commenting and voting!
Cheri Randolph
Nadine & Bob, Thanks! Your feature of "Faded Glory" in the Beauty of this World Group is much appreciated.
William Fields
Back to vote and favorite. Still loving this picture.
Cheri Randolph replied:
William, Thanks for visiting. I'm complimented that you would list this as a favorite.
Gary Smith
Excellent Cheri! f/v
Cheri Randolph replied:
Gary, Thanks! I appreciate your generous support.
Joan Carroll
wonderful old rail car! v
Cheri Randolph replied:
Joan, Thanks for your compliment & vote.
Sandra Wilson
Neat shot love it V
Cheri Randolph replied:
Sandra, Thanks! I appreciate your vote.
Cheri Randolph
Bruce, Many thanks for featuring "Faded Glory" in the Comfortable Art Group!
Bob Hislop
v8, well done, the lighting is great.
Cheri Randolph replied:
Bob, Thanks! Appreciate your compliment and the vote, too.
Mary Machare
Wonderful capture and perfect processing to create a nostalgic feel. vf
Cheri Randolph replied:
Mary, Thanks for your nice compliment and the v/f, too!
Randy Rosenberger
Unique antiquated look to this entrance and the railing design is neat along with the door, Cheri! fave and vote
Cheri Randolph replied:
Randy, I'm glad that you enjoyed this one
Joan Carroll
love old abandoned rusted things! v
Cheri Randolph replied:
Joan, Thanks. Me, too. Appreciate your vote!
Rosanne Jordan
I love the coloring on this image and how it blends with the rust on the iron railings! vtd
Cheri Randolph replied:
Rosanne, Thanks. I think that the light was just right for it to happen. Appreciate your vote.