Connecticut Clapboard

1945

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

This is a photograph of a weathered wooden structure with windows and a pile of rocks or coal in front. The image shows the side of an old building with vertical wooden panels and two windows with multiple panes, one of which has a broken pane. The wood has an aged appearance with varied brown hues and uneven texture. Shadows create diagonal patterns on the building. In the foreground, there is a pile of dark stones or coal partially visible, contrasting with foliage to the left. The scene gives off a rustic vibe reminiscent of an industrial or rural setting.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Lunn, Jr., New York, NY; gift to NGA, 1991.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1946

  • "Collins Co., Collinsville, Conn.: A Phenomenon of Yankee Shrewdness and Conservatism Bids, Passes, and Survives." Fortune 33:1 (January 1946): 110-115, 193-194.

Inscriptions

across top verso: Evans estate stamp with inventory number V-2014 added in graphite; center left verso: typed onto paper and adhered with tape: CONNECTICUT / CLAPBOARD/ for Fortune / 1945; aBv//: stamped twice: Walker Evans

Wikidata ID

Q64171988

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