Church, Sprott, Alabama
Gift of Museum members in 1989
Catalogue
- Year
- 1971
- Dimensions
- Image: 8.1 x 12.4 cm (3 3/16 x 4 7/8 in.); Paper: 20.3 x 25.2 cm (8 x 9 15/16 in.); Matted: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)
- Collection
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Artist
- William Christenberry
Artist
Photography
William Andrew Christenberry Jr. was an American photographer, painter, sculptor, and teacher who drew inspiration from his childhood in Hale County, Alabama. Christenberry focused on architecture, abandoned structures, nature, and studied the psychology and effects of place and memory. He is best known for his haunting compositions of landscapes, signs, and abandoned buildings in his home state. Christenberry is also considered a pioneer of color photography as an art form; he was especially encouraged in the medium by the likes of Walker Evans and William Eggleston.
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Wall, Fence, and Hubcaps, Near Tuscaloosa, Alabama
1989 · Chromogenic print
The Bar-B-Q Inn, Greensboro, Alabama, 1976
1976 · Chromogenic print
Red Trailer, Livingston, Alabama
1976 · Chromogenic print
Baptist Church, Hale County, Alabama
1974 · Chromogenic print
Night Spot, Marion, Alabama
1972 · Dye imbibition print
Record
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- William Christenberry
- Year
- 1971
- Dimensions
- Image: 8.1 x 12.4 cm (3 3/16 x 4 7/8 in.); Paper: 20.3 x 25.2 cm (8 x 9 15/16 in.); Matted: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1971-009270
Source
- Collection
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Source
- cleveland
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified