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William Eggleston โ€” Cadillac
William Eggleston

Cadillac

William Eggleston's *Cadillac* is a portfolio of thirteen chromogenic prints that showcases the American photographer's signature approach to elevating the mundane into something visually striking and deeply evocative. Published by Cheim & Read in 1999, the work captures the iconic American automobile as both a cultural symbol and a vehicle for Eggleston's exploration of color, light, and the quiet drama of everyday life in the American South. Through his distinctive use of saturated hues and carefully composed yet seemingly casual framing, Eggleston transforms the Cadillac into a meditation on desire, identity, and the passage of time.

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New York: Cheim & Read, 1999. Thirteen chromogenic prints.

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November 7, 2013

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William Eggleston, Cadillac

William Eggleston's *Cadillac* is a portfolio of thirteen chromogenic prints that showcases the American photographer's signature approach to elevating the mundane into something visually striking and deeply evocative. Published by Cheim & Read in 1999, the work captures the iconic American automobile as both a cultural symbol and a vehicle for Eggleston's exploration of color, light, and the quiet drama of everyday life in the American South. Through his distinctive use of saturated hues and carefully composed yet seemingly casual framing, Eggleston transforms the Cadillac into a meditation on desire, identity, and the passage of time.

Medium
New York: Cheim & Read, 1999. Thirteen chromogenic prints.
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