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George Hemphill

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The image shows an old, rustic wooden building labeled "Coleman's Cafe," with a Coca-Cola sign above the entrance. Other vintage signs, including for Dr. Pepper, are displayed on the building. The weathered structure features a porch supported by wooden posts. Leafless trees are seen in the distance under an overcast sky. The color palette includes browns, grays, and a faded red from the Coca-Cola sign. Grassy areas and dirt paths are visible, along with power poles and lines, indicating a rural setting.
William Christenberry, Coleman's Cafe, Greensboro, Alabama, 1971, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, by exchange: Duncan Phillips), 2015.19.5213

Coleman's Cafe, Greensboro, Alabama

William Christenberry · 1971 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5213

The image shows a cross decorated with small pink and yellow roses. The color palette includes brown, green, pink, and yellow. The cross is slightly tilted and placed in the center with artificial flowers scattered on the ground around it. A chain-link fence is visible in the background.
William Christenberry, Grave with egg carton cross, Hale county, Alabama, 1975, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, by exchange: Duncan Phillips), 2015.19.5214

Grave with egg carton cross, Hale county, Alabama

William Christenberry · 1975 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5214