Farmhouse near McCook, Nebraska

1947

Wright Morris

Associated Names
Wright Morris

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

The image shows a straightforward view of a two-story wooden house with a sharply pointed gable roof, placed centrally in the composition. The land meets the sky in the background, forming a minimal horizon line. There are no prominent landmarks in the distance. The photo appears to be monochromatic, with shades of gray highlighting the wooden house and its surroundings. Closest to the house, there is bare earth and sparse grass. In the distance, there is a low fence or structure blending into the featureless terrain. The sky above is clear, providing contrast and defining the structure against the backdrop.
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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.

Wikidata ID

Q64172148

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