Grain Elevator, Stratford, Texas

1973

Frank Gohlke

Associated Names
Frank Gohlke

Artist, American, born 1942

The image depicts a ground-level view of a series of large grain silos dominating the scene. The horizon is low, emphasizing the height of the silos against the sky. The closest structure consists of cylindrical forms with a building labeled "Stratford Grain Co." atop. The black and white photo highlights texture and shadows on the silos, creating contrast with the sky. The color palette focuses on varying shades of gray. Utility poles and wires extend into the background, suggesting an industrial setting.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank Gohlke, Tucson, AZ; (Howard Greenberg Gallery, NY); Private collection, New York, 2016; gift to NGA, 2023.

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Exhibition History

2025

  • The '70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography: National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, October 6, 2024–April 6, 2025

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in black ink: Frank Gohlke 1974; lower left: Grain elevator - Stratford, Texas 1973; lower right printed in black ink on applied paper: Grain Elevator - Stratford, Tex. / (1973/1974) / Frank W. Gohlke / 12 Sidney Pl. / Minneapolis, Minn. 55414 / 8.; by unknown hand, bottom center in black ink: PF85663

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