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Chicken Shed, Claremont, California

1935

Wright Morris

Associated Names

Wright Morris

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

This is a photograph of a wooden structure. The image shows a close-up view of wooden boards arranged horizontally, likely forming a wall of a rustic building or cabin. The wood has visible grain patterns and lines, emphasizing the natural texture of the material. Two open windows with open shutters are visible in the upper section. Light and shadow play across the surface of the boards, highlighting the aged and weathered appearance of the wood. The photograph captures a study in textures and contrasts, showcasing utilitarian architecture.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Gift of Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin in memory of Josephine Morris
Dimensions

image/sheet: 24 × 19.4 cm (9 7/16 × 7 5/8 in.)
mount: 24.2 × 19.6 cm (9 1/2 × 7 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

2018.15.156
Series Title

The Inhabitants

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Arkin, Stephen

Bibliography

1946

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

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, top left in graphite: Wright Morris; top right in graphite: 30's

Wikidata ID

Q64172138

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