Farm Buildings

c.1940

Wright Morris

Associated Names
Wright Morris

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

The image shows several wooden structures, with a prominent central building captured closely to highlight the texture of the wooden slats. The scene features stark contrasts between light and shadow under bright daylight conditions. The composition includes clear lines, showcasing the weathered texture of the wood in a monochromatic color palette of grays, blacks, and whites. A tall vertical element, possibly a train car, is seen on the right, along with a roof section, a chimney, and overhead wires in the background.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: Wright Morris; by unknown hand, bottom left in graphite: ?

Wikidata ID

Q64169942

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