Southbury, Connecticut

1940, printed later

Wright Morris

Associated Names
Wright Morris

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

The image shows a black and white view of a wooden structure. The perspective is straight-on, focusing on the front façade of a building, likely a barn or shed. The ground meets the base of the structure, indicating a close viewpoint. The building features a triangular roof, vertical wooden slats, and a central entrance with a wreath on its closed door. In the background, there is a bare tree to the right, with additional trees and a stone wall further back. The sky has light clouds, adding to the gray scale of the image. The play of light and shadow, along with the monochromatic palette, creates a timeless and serene atmosphere.
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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

Bibliography

1946

  • Morris, Wright. The Inhabitants. New York, 1946: n.p.

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: Wright Morris

Wikidata ID

Q64170248

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