
White Ceiling Fan, Washington, DC (home of William Christenberry)
William Eggleston's photograph captures an ordinary ceiling fan in mundane domestic space with the chromatic intensity and compositional precision characteristic of his color photography practice. The dye transfer printing process, which was Eggleston's preferred method, renders the subject with exceptionally saturated hues and luminous detail that elevate the quotidian object to aesthetic significance. By documenting this unassuming interior detail from photographer William Christenberry's Washington home, Eggleston demonstrates his sustained commitment to finding visual richness in overlooked American domestic environments.
- Medium
- Dye transfer print, printed 1999.
- Spotted At
- Auction House ยท Phillips
๐จ Auction Lot
Color Vision: Masterworks by William Eggleston from Guy Stricherz and Irene Malli
March 18, 2025
Lot 22
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