California

1936

Wright Morris

Associated Names
Wright Morris

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

This is a photograph of wooden architectural elements with light and shadow interplay. It captures the side of a wooden building, showcasing the textures of the wood and shadows created by the sun. A wooden door or plank leans, casting a sharp shadow on the ground and wall, adding depth. The image highlights the aged texture of the wood, showing signs of wear and weathering, along with a visual contrast between light areas and deep shadows. The composition is tightly cropped, emphasizing abstract forms created by the elements' arrangement.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin, San Francisco, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: Wright Morris; bottom left in graphite: Calif. 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64170108

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