In the context of this artwork, discuss the Painting of the Description.
Edward Lamson Henry, a noted genre painter, was deeply interested in transportation. This interest included trains, a key part of 19th century America's infrastructure. As noted by the Met's description of the work, the model of train station depicted in the 1867 painting was widely produced, rendering the exact station hard to identify. Per the museum, Henry may have also used elements from multiple stations in his depiction of a bustling station.
Edward Lamson Henry genre painter