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Wright Morris — Model T in Shed, The Home Place, near Norfolk, Nebraska (Uncle Ed's Car)
Wright Morris

Model T in Shed, The Home Place, near Norfolk, Nebraska (Uncle Ed's Car)

A weathered Model T automobile sits quietly within the shadowy interior of a rural shed, its aging form a testament to the passage of time on the Great Plains. Morris captures the intimate relationship between the machine and its agrarian setting, bathing the scene in soft, diffused light that emphasizes texture and memory. The photograph evokes a sense of nostalgia and quiet dignity, reflecting Morris's deep exploration of Midwestern rural life and the objects that bear witness to human experience.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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April 1, 2014

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Wright Morris, Model T in Shed, The Home Place, near Norfolk, Nebraska (Uncle Ed's Car)

A weathered Model T automobile sits quietly within the shadowy interior of a rural shed, its aging form a testament to the passage of time on the Great Plains. Morris captures the intimate relationship between the machine and its agrarian setting, bathing the scene in soft, diffused light that emphasizes texture and memory. The photograph evokes a sense of nostalgia and quiet dignity, reflecting Morris's deep exploration of Midwestern rural life and the objects that bear witness to human experience.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Vernacular Architecture, 20th Century, Great Plains Subject, Rural Americana, Mid Century Modern, Male Artist, Nostalgic Mood, Documentary Photography, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, American Artist, Architectural Interior, Photographic Realism, Black and White, Midwestern Landscape

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