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Wendel White

American, born 1956

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The image shows a historical newspaper clipping and a photograph of a railway scene. On the left, an old newspaper article titled "YOUNGSTOWN MILL FURNACE STARTS" is visible. On the right, a photograph captures train tracks curving into the distance, parallel to a path with gravel, grass, and white wildflowers. Lush green trees line the tracks against a partly cloudy sky. The color palette is earthy, with green, gray, brown, and white tones under a blue sky.
Wendel White, Hubbard, OH. Oct 10, 1919. The Sun, New York, NY. Oct 11, 1919, 2017, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.11

Hubbard, OH. Oct 10, 1919. The Sun, New York, NY. Oct 11, 1919

Wendel White · 2017, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.11

This image shows an industrial setting with structures such as cylindrical tanks, a building with chimneys, and a crane. A long corrugated metal fence runs across the scene, partially blocking the view of the horizon. Shadows are cast on the uneven ground, suggesting a late afternoon setting with sunlight from behind. The image is in monochrome, emphasizing industrial textures and forms in varying shades of gray.
Wendel White, Untitled #2, New Jersey, 1985, printed 2023, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.8

Untitled #2, New Jersey

Wendel White · 1985, printed 2023 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.8

The image shows a landscape with indications of deforestation or a natural disaster. The viewpoint is from ground level, looking out across the terrain. In the foreground, there are scattered branches and fallen trees, with a few standing bare trunks. Power cables stretch horizontally across the scene. In the distance, there are more densely foliaged trees bordering the cleared area, with hazy mountains or hills visible against the overcast sky. The image is monochromatic, mostly in shades of grey.
Wendel White, Untitled #2, Centralia, PA, 1987, printed 2023, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.7

Untitled #2, Centralia, PA

Wendel White · 1987, printed 2023 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.7

A solid black silhouette in the shape of a house is in the foreground, intersected by a vertical line of a utility pole and a slanted smaller pole. The background is a grayscale suburban scene with a building, flag, road, cars, and trees. The silhouette resembles generic house shapes often seen in diagrams or simple drawings, creating a contrast with the realistic setting behind it.
Wendel White, Burlington, Ohio, 2007, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.1

Burlington, Ohio

Wendel White · 2007, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.1

The image shows an old newspaper clipping next to a current photograph of a waterfront landscape. The photograph displays a view from the edge of a body of water facing the opposite shore. Industrial buildings and a line of dense green trees are seen on the horizon. Closest to the viewer, there is muddy ground with scattered debris and a narrow, partially submerged wooden structure extending into the water. The sky is overcast with gray clouds diffusing the light. The color palette consists of earthy tones with occasional red, blue-gray, and gray colors. The newspaper article has a bold headline describing a historical event.
Wendel White, Donora, PA. Oct 9, 1919. Bridgeport Times and Evening Farmer, Bridgeport,<br /> CT. Oct 9, 1919, 2017, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.10

Donora, PA. Oct 9, 1919. Bridgeport Times and Evening Farmer, Bridgeport,
CT. Oct 9, 1919

Wendel White · 2017, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.10

The image shows an aerial view of a long, straight road with a tall concrete structure on the left side marked with white graffiti reading "1/16." A chain-link fence runs parallel to the road, leading towards the horizon lined with trees. The sky above has scattered clouds, and the color palette includes natural tones of green, grey, and blue. At the right of the image, there is a partial overlay of a historical newspaper headline.
Wendel White, Tulsa, OK. May 31, 1921. The New York Age, New York, New York Sat, Jun<br /> 4, 1921, 2017, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.12

Tulsa, OK. May 31, 1921. The New York Age, New York, New York Sat, Jun
4, 1921

Wendel White · 2017, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.12

The image shows a red brick two-story building with white-framed windows, a gabled roof, and three dormers. Several leafless trees are superimposed on the scene, which is rendered in black and white, emphasizing its stark contrast. The viewpoint is straight on, with more trees and an open sky in the background.
Wendel White, Manual Training and Industrial School for Colored Youth, Bordentown, New Jersey, 2008, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.3

Manual Training and Industrial School for Colored Youth, Bordentown, New Jersey

Wendel White · 2008, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.3

The image shows an industrial building on an overcast day. The building has a brick exterior, rectangular windows, and obstructs the horizon. Power lines form a grid in the sky. A water tower is partially visible in the distance. The scene is monochromatic with a gray color palette, and the street is empty.
Wendel White, Sumner High School, Cairo, Illinois, 2007, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.5

Sumner High School, Cairo, Illinois

Wendel White · 2007, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.5

The image features a barren landscape with a low horizon, including hills or mountains in the distance. Trees line the horizon, with smoke rising from some points. The foreground has small stones, bushes, grass tufts, and a metal post with a mesh covering. The color palette is black and white, emphasizing the desolate terrain.
Wendel White, Untitled #1, Centralia, PA, 1987, printed 2023, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.6

Untitled #1, Centralia, PA

Wendel White · 1987, printed 2023 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.6

This is a photograph of an intersection with a railway and an old newspaper clipping. The image features a street intersection with a railroad track running through it. On the left side of the image is a digitally embedded vintage newspaper clipping. In the background of the photograph is a building with a pitched roof, utility poles with electrical wires, and a portion of a vintage train car on the tracks. Blooming trees and trimmed shrubs are also visible, contrasting industrial elements with natural scenery. The sky appears overcast, casting a soft light across the scene.
Wendel White, Corbin, KY. Oct 30, 1919. El Paso Herald. El Paso, TX. Oct 31, 1919, 2017, printed 2022, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.98.9

Corbin, KY. Oct 30, 1919. El Paso Herald. El Paso, TX. Oct 31, 1919

Wendel White · 2017, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.98.9