William Christenberry

Christenberry, William Andrew, Jr.

American, 1936 - 2016

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The image shows an old, overgrown structure in a lush, green environment. The building is partially hidden by vegetation, with vines covering its walls and wooden beams. The scene is dominated by various shades of green and earth tones, with no clear sky visible.
William Christenberry, Ruin, Stewart, Alabama, 2001, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Lee and Maria Friedlander), 2016.22.155

Ruin, Stewart, Alabama

William Christenberry · 2001 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.155

The image displays an arrangement of five pointed triangular shapes at the top, followed by various elements and symbols such as a cola bottle, a corn cob, and recognizable brand logos like Coca-Cola, Esso, and Phillips 66. Additionally, there are hand-painted signs and words including “JESUS SAVES” and “NO TRESPASIN” amidst the composition. The artwork features layered blue, black, and white colors with a texture of vertical lines, resembling urban street imagery.
William Christenberry, Hand Print Workshop International, Dream Building (Blue), 2000, color screenprint on Arches 88 wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Hand Print Workshop in honor of Anne and Ronald Abramson and the Directors of the Hand Print Workshop International), 2015.19.3180

Dream Building (Blue)

William Christenberry, Hand Print Workshop International · 2000 · color screenprint on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3180

The image shows a tree with colorful lights on it, placed on a patch of grass. In the background, there is a street with a parked burgundy car and a storefront. A stop sign is visible through the tree branches near the high horizon line marked by building tops. The color palette includes brown, green, red, orange, and green tones, with a clear blue sky overhead, creating a street-side atmosphere.
William Christenberry, Christmas Tree, Centreville, Alabama, January 1, 2000, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Lee and Maria Friedlander), 2016.22.156

Christmas Tree, Centreville, Alabama

William Christenberry · January 1, 2000 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.156

The sculpture depicts a small, simplified structure resembling a house or building with a single rectangular opening at the front. It is made from a material that gives it a rough texture. The color of the sculpture is a creamy off-white. The structure sits on a rectangular base with a reddish-brown color. The overall form is box-like and minimalistic, with emphasis on the texture and the single opening.
William Christenberry, Memory Form II, 1997-1998, archival board, wood, encaustic, black paint, Gift of Stephen Bennett Phillips in honor of Sandra Deane Christenberry, 2021.94.1

Memory Form II

William Christenberry · 1997-1998 · archival board, wood, encaustic, black paint ·  Accession ID  2021.94.1

This is a photograph of a storefront window featuring several neon beer signs, including brands like Busch and Strohs. The neon lights are tangled and layered. In addition to the neon signs, there are balloons in colors such as red, white, and pink. The window shows signs of weathering with dirt and minor scratches, and the wooden ledge beneath the window appears slightly worn. The brickwork to the right offers a glimpse of the building’s facade.
William Christenberry, Signs and balloons, Memphis, Tennessee, 1993, printed 1994, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Lee and Maria Friedlander), 2016.22.157

Signs and balloons, Memphis, Tennessee

William Christenberry · 1993, printed 1994 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.157

The image depicts a rural scene with two buildings. On the left, there is a large brick structure with a rusty surface and a rusted metal sheet attached to its side. In the middle distance across a paved road, there is a white wooden house with a corrugated metal roof. The house has a front door flanked by two vertical boarded sections and a window covered in paper on the right. Trees with lush green foliage fill the background. The color palette includes earthy browns, rusty reds, vivid greens, and white. The horizon is not visible, with trees forming the background and the sky slightly visible through the treetops.
William Christenberry, Warehouse Wall and Store, Newbern, Alabama, 1990, printed 1992, chromogenic print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.43

Warehouse Wall and Store, Newbern, Alabama

William Christenberry · 1990, printed 1992 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2006.133.43

The image shows rectangles and squares in various textures and colors arranged in an abstract composition. Rusty shades and weathered surfaces are blended together in a mosaic-like collage on a wall. The central area contains lighter shades and diagonal lines. Green streaks from a plant add a hint of organic growth to the geometric assembly.
William Christenberry, Side of Warehouse, Newbern, Alabama, 1990, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Lee and Maria Friedlander), 2015.19.5069

Side of Warehouse, Newbern, Alabama

William Christenberry · 1990 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5069

The image shows a weathered wooden house with a rusty tin roof. A large tree stands behind the house, casting shadows. There are smaller shrubs nearby, with a dense line of vegetation on the horizon. The background features soft, creamy clouds against a pale blue sky. The color palette consists of natural tones such as greens, browns, light blue, and white.
William Christenberry, Black house, Stewart, Alabama, 1989, printed 1993, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Lee and Maria Friedlander), 2015.19.5071

Black house, Stewart, Alabama

William Christenberry · 1989, printed 1993 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5071

This is a painting of an orange hand inside a square frame with inverted text reading 'PALMIST'. The image features a prominently displayed hand with fingers extended, depicted in an orange color, lying within a gray and black outline of a rectangle.
William Christenberry, Scip Barnhart, Palmist Hand, 1988, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase), 2015.19.3022

Palmist Hand

William Christenberry, Scip Barnhart · 1988 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3022

The sculpture depicts a miniature model of a building labeled as "COLEMAN'S CAFE." The structure appears to be a small, single-story establishment with a rustic appearance. The building is primarily dark brown and features a weathered look. The roof is slanted, with a textured surface. On the front, there are various vintage-style signs and advertisements, including a red Coca-Cola sign. There are several windows and a front porch area with posts supporting the small overhang. The ground around the building is modeled to appear earthen. The overall visual perspective of the sculpture is from a slightly elevated angle, allowing the viewer to see both the front and side of the building.
William Christenberry, Coleman's Cafe (I), 1982, mixed media, painted wood, and clay soil, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Robert Lehrman, 1986), 2014.136.293

Coleman's Cafe (I)

William Christenberry · 1982 · mixed media, painted wood, and clay soil ·  Accession ID  2014.136.293

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