Large white houseMarion Post Wolcott · 1938

  • Art movementSocial Documentary Photography
  • Creation date1938
  • Dimensions28.0 x 36.0 cm

Marion Post Wolcott (1910 – 1990)

Marion Post Wolcott (1910-1990) was a Farm Security Administration photographer who powerfully documented the Great Depression, poverty in the Jim Crow South, and social inequalities with striking candor & empathy. Discover her iconic images.

About this artwork

  • Title: Large white house
  • Artist: Marion Post Wolcott
  • Year: 1938
  • Original dimensions: 28.0 x 36.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Creative period: Early Modern
  • Corpus context: mid-century american art, documentary photography
  • Main color: Phthalo Green
  • Keywords: 1938 photography, large white house, historic house art

Questions & Answers

Why is the copyright status of "Large white house" what it is?

The copyright status of "Large white house" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1990.

Who created "Large white house"?

"Large white house" is attributed to Marion Post Wolcott.

Where does "Large white house" stand among Marion Post Wolcott's recurring subjects?

"Large white house" depicts american estate, rural america, 1930s photography, white house image, social documentary, historic architecture, vintage photograph, while Marion Post Wolcott's recorded themes are farm security administration, depression-era america, social inequality, rural life portraiture, documentary photography, wolcott's iconic images, mid-century american art, regional identity. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.

What was Marion Post Wolcott's age when "Large white house" was created?

Marion Post Wolcott made "Large white house" at the age of 28. The artist was born in 1910 and the work is dated 1938.

How is the color composition of "Large white house" by Marion Post Wolcott built?

The color composition of "Large white house" by Marion Post Wolcott combines a statement contrast with a unified palette harmony.

Are the colors of "Large white house" by Marion Post Wolcott saturated or muted?

The colors of "Large white house" by Marion Post Wolcott have a muted saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

In what year was "Large white house" by Marion Post Wolcott created?

The creation of "Large white house" by Marion Post Wolcott is dated 1938.

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