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William Christenberry — Coleman's Cafe, Greensboro, Alabama
William Christenberry

Coleman's Cafe, Greensboro, Alabama

1967

William Christenberry's *Coleman's Cafe, Greensboro, Alabama* (1967) is a series of 16 digital pigment prints rendered with UltraChrome K3 ink on Hahnemuhle photo satin paper, capturing the weathered facade of a humble Southern roadside establishment. Christenberry's intimate documentation of the rural American South reflects his deep personal connection to the region, preserving the quiet dignity of everyday architectural vernacular. The rich, nuanced tones achieved through the archival printing process emphasize the textures and patina of a place shaped by time and use.

Medium
16 digital pigment prints with UltraChrome K3 ink on Hahnemuhle photo satin paper
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Executed in 1967-1996 and printed in 2007, this work is number 7 from an edition of 9. Exhibition History: New York, Aperture Gallery; Birmingham Museum of Art; Mobile Museum of Art; Bentonville, Crystal Bridges; Charleston, Gibbes Museum of Art; University of Michigan Museum of Art; Massachusetts College of Art; Columbus Museum of Art; Augusta, Morris Museum of Art; Memphis Brooks Museum of Art; Winston-Salem, Reynolda House Museum of American Art,

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Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $12,000$18,000

Sold: $10,320

Lot 143

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William Christenberry, Coleman's Cafe, Greensboro, Alabama, 1967

William Christenberry's *Coleman's Cafe, Greensboro, Alabama* (1967) is a series of 16 digital pigment prints rendered with UltraChrome K3 ink on Hahnemuhle photo satin paper, capturing the weathered facade of a humble Southern roadside establishment. Christenberry's intimate documentation of the rural American South reflects his deep personal connection to the region, preserving the quiet dignity of everyday architectural vernacular. The rich, nuanced tones achieved through the archival printing process emphasize the textures and patina of a place shaped by time and use.

Medium
16 digital pigment prints with UltraChrome K3 ink on Hahnemuhle photo satin paper
Dimensions
8.9 x 12.7 cm
Year
1967
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Vernacular Architecture, Architectural Subject, Rural Americana, Twentieth Century, Warm Earth Tones, Color Photography, Nostalgic Mood, Southern Gothic, Documentary Photography, American Artist, Digital Pigment Print

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