Abandoned Farm near Malta, Idaho

1941

Wright Morris

Associated Names
Wright Morris

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

The image shows a frontal view of a rustic wooden structure, possibly a shed or barn, constructed with horizontal logs and large wooden planks. The horizon line aligns with the roof of the structure. The sky above is clouded. The photograph is in black and white. The texture of the materials is enhanced by various shades of grey. The ground is scattered with sparse vegetation and debris. There is an open, dark doorway to the left, and another opening to the right, partially revealing a small object that could be a stool. In the distance through the right opening, a small structure can be seen.
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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

1946

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

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, top left in black ink: NR. MALTA, IDAHO -- 1941 / ABANDONED FARM; bottom right in black ink: WRIGHT MORRIS

Wikidata ID

Q64169933

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