Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. On U.S. Highway 30, between Paoli and Coatesville. Stalled truck loaded with furniture and other household goods

April 1946

Gordon Parks

Associated Names
Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

This is a photograph of an old, heavily loaded truck. The truck is captured head-on, showing its large circular headlamp on each side, worn front bumper, and a spare wheel mounted to its front grille. The truck is stacked high with various items secured on top, including furniture and household objects. The detailed textures of the truck’s metal and the assortment of items provide a historical context and rugged, utilitarian feel. The background is defined by trees and an old utility pole to the left. The overall mood is one of a bygone era, with the black and white image emphasizing both the age and the toughness of the scene.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gordon Parks, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1998; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1997

  • Half Past Autumn: The Art of Gordon Parks, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, September 10, 1997 – January 11, 1998

Inscriptions

on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner in graphite: CGA#050

Wikidata ID

Q64154385

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