Grave

1982

William Christenberry

Associated Names
William Christenberry

Artist, American, 1936 - 2016

This is a photograph of a book cover. It shows a red book cover with a centered rectangular label. The label includes an arrow-like symbol, the word "GRAVE", and the name "WILLIAM CHRISTENBERRY." The design is simple with a bold red color contrasting with an off-white label and black text.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of 5 dye imbibition prints with title page

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 36.1 x 3.5 cm (11 15/16 x 14 3/16 x 1 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.55-59

Associated Artworks

See all 5 artworks
The image shows a rectangular area enclosed by an ornate iron fence in an open field. The horizon is suggested by a line of trees in the distance, surrounded by tall grass and wild plants growing through and around the fence. The iron fence is white with weathered spots and faded artificial flowers. Weeds reach high on either side of the frame, creating a sense of overgrowth. The color palette includes shades of green, white, and muted earth tones.

Grave I

William Christenberry

1965

The image shows a white metal bed frame in an overgrown area of tall grass. The horizon line is not visible due to the dense foliage. The focus is on the contrast between the bed frame and the grass. The color palette includes green and brown tones in the grass, alongside the white bed frame. In the background, there is a blue sky and green trees. The composition suggests nature reclaiming space as the bed frame blends into its surroundings.

Grave II

William Christenberry

1965

The image shows an overgrown grass area with a small fenced plot in the foreground. The fence is light-colored metal with purple and red decorative elements. A faint line in the background suggests a road or pathway. The color palette is dominated by shades of green with red and purple accents on the fence. The photo has a naturalistic quality with a film grain effect.

Grave III

William Christenberry

1965

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on title page, lower center in black ink: William Christenberry; lower center in graphite: 10/12

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