Yazd, Iran

1998

William Carter

Associated Names
William Carter

Artist, American, born 1934

This is a photograph of an alleyway bordered by old earthen buildings. The image captures a narrow passageway lined with tall, textured walls that appear to be made of adobe or a similar material, leading to a distant view of a small, arched entrance. The buildings reflect a traditional architectural style with smooth, curved edges and high walls. At the center of the image, a black garment contrasts starkly with the pale surroundings. The alley is further characterized by an overhead utility pole with wires stretching across the frame. Shadows and light interplay across the surfaces.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 31.9 × 21.3 cm (12 9/16 × 8 3/8 in.)
    mount: 34.9 × 28 cm (13 3/4 × 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.117.11


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William Carter, Los Altos Hills, CA; gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2011

  • Carter, William. Causes and Spirits: Photographs from Five Decades. Göttingen, 2011.

Inscriptions

signed by artist, on mount below image in black ink: Iran 1998 William Carter

Wikidata ID

Q64170436

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