Corner of Clapboard Farm House

1940

Wright Morris

Associated Names
Wright Morris

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

The image shows old wooden buildings from a low angle. The structures, including angled walls and roofs, fill the view. A brick chimney stands out between the converging angles of the wooden siding. The picture is in black and white, emphasizing the texture of the wood and brick. Closest to the viewer, weathered wooden panels with visible grain are seen, along with overgrown foliage. In the distance, some branches and sparse leaves are outlined against the sky. The contrast of shadows and highlights creates depth in the scene.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

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; bottom left in graphite: 1940

Wikidata ID

Q64172130

You may be interested in

Loading Results