Grave IV

1965, printed 1982

William Christenberry

Associated Names
William Christenberry

Artist, American, 1936 - 2016

The image shows a small, ornate white fence surrounded by tall grass. The fence is decorated with artificial flowers in various pastel colors. The background is filled with lush green vegetation, suggesting an open and unmanicured outdoor area. The scene has a slight blur, giving it a soft visual impact.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    dye imbibition print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 8 x 12.2 cm (3 1/8 x 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.2 x 25.5 cm (7 15/16 x 10 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.58

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

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.

Grave

William Christenberry

1982

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

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in red grease pencil: 6; lower left verso stamped in red ink: Dye Transfer; lower left verso stamped in blue ink: Printed 1981; lower center verso in graphite: GRAVE IV, 1965; lower center verso in black ink: 10/12; lower right verso in black ink: Christenberry

Wikidata ID

Q64170856

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