Highlands of the Hudson — Leslie Ragan, 1940s

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Highlands of the Hudson presents Leslie Ragan’s dramatic vision of rail travel through the Hudson River landscape. A streamlined silver New York Central passenger train moves along the tracks in the foreground, while the broad river winds between dark mountain forms beyond. Golden light across the sky and water contrasts with deep blue and green, giving the scene its distinctive luminous atmosphere.

Created during the 1940s for the New York Central System, the poster combines transportation advertising with an idealized American landscape. Strong railway diagonals create movement across the foreground, while the river and layered highlands open into the distance. Beneath the illustration, bold blue lettering identifies the destination as “Highlands of the Hudson,” with the New York Central System name completing the restrained graphic design.

Artwork Details

Artist: Leslie Darrell Ragan
Title: Highlands of the Hudson—New York Central System
Original title: Highlands of the Hudson--New York Central System
Series: New York Central System promotional artwork
Date: 1940s [194-]
Period: 1940s
Place of Origin: United States
Medium: Color print (poster)

Framed Print Details

Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
Frame material: Durable pine wood.
Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.