
Two works: Red Building in Forest; Green Warehouse
1983
Two Works: Red Building in Forest; Green Warehouse captures William Christenberry's deeply personal documentation of the American South through his signature chromogenic prints. The paired images showcase weathered, color-saturated structures nestled within or against the natural Alabama landscape, reflecting the passage of time and the quiet dignity of rural vernacular architecture. Christenberry's vivid use of color photography transforms these humble, decaying buildings into powerful meditations on memory, place, and the slow reclamation of man-made structures by nature.
- Medium
- chromogenic prints
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: (i) Executed in 1983 and printed in 2009, this work is unique. Literature: Liz Jobey, “Photographer William Christenberry: from here to memory,” Exhibition History: New York, Museum of Modern Art,
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art
February 28, 2026
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Sold: $2,838
Lot 144
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