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Memphis

c. 1970

William Eggleston

Associated Names

William Eggleston

Artist, American, born 1939

The image shows a vintage blue truck partially hidden behind a fence covered in purple wisteria flowers. The horizon is low, aligning with the base of a house in the background. The color palette consists of deep blue, vibrant purple, and muted earth tones. Green and yellow foliage can be seen in the distance. The brushstrokes are subtle. The house is partially obscured by trees, adding depth to the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

dye imbibition print
Credit Line

Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Diana and Mallory Walker Fund
Dimensions

image: 30.4 x 46 cm (11 15/16 x 18 1/8 in.)
sheet: 40.4 x 50.8 cm (15 7/8 x 20 in.)
Accession Number

2006.66.1
Copyright

© Eggleston Artistic Trust

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, Chicago; (Laurence Miller Gallery, New York); NGA purchase, 2006.

Associated Names

Laurence Miller Gallery

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower left in graphite: William Eggleston

Wikidata ID

Q64170420

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