South End of Palmist Building--Havana, Alabama

1979

William Christenberry

Associated Names
William Christenberry

Artist, American, 1936 - 2016

The image shows a square, dilapidated building made of weathered, horizontal wooden planks. Green vines cover the building. The horizon is at the lower edge with wild grasses and yellow flowers nearby. An overcast sky provides soft light. A weathered utility pole with power lines is on the left. In the distance, a line of trees adds depth to the scene. The color palette is earthy and muted, with greys, greens, and browns dominating.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chromogenic print on resin-coated paper

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 20.2 x 25.2 cm (7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 27.9 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.60

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across bottom verso in black ink: SOUTH END OF PALMIST BUILDING--HAVANA, ALABAMA 1979 Christenberry

Wikidata ID

Q64169996

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