Pomona, California

1937

Wright Morris

Associated Names
Wright Morris

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

This is a photograph of a wooden structure. The focus is on the exterior detailing of the structure, showcasing the texture and pattern of the wooden paneling. The composition includes vertical boards on one section and horizontally laid boards on another. Light and shadow play across the wooden surfaces, enhancing the depth of the image. In the foreground, there is a short post or stump with a chain hanging over it. The ground is covered with dirt and scattered debris, indicating an outdoor setting. The overall tone of the image is monochrome, accentuating the structural lines and shadows.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin, San Francisco, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1948

  • Morris, Wright. The Home Place. New York, 1948: 32.

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: Wright Morris; bottom left in graphite: Pomona 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64172064

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