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William Eggleston — Untitled (Memphis)
William Eggleston

Untitled (Memphis)

1973

An early color photograph from William Eggleston's Memphis series, capturing everyday scenes with chromogenic intensity. This 1973 work exemplifies Eggleston's pioneering approach to color photography as fine art.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Photographs, Including Works from the Collection of Ernesto Esposito

November 10, 2022

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 20

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William Eggleston, Untitled (Memphis), 1973

An early color photograph from William Eggleston's Memphis series, capturing everyday scenes with chromogenic intensity. This 1973 work exemplifies Eggleston's pioneering approach to color photography as fine art.

Year
1973
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Color Photography, Chromogenic, Everyday Life, Memphis, 1973, Contemporary

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