House, Pickensville, Alabama 1964

"House, Pickensville, Alabama" is a 1964 photograph by William Christenberry depicting a dilapidated white house in rural Alabama. Christenberry is best known for his documentation of the American South through his photography, often focusing on rural architecture and the passage of time. The photograph captures the essence of a bygone era and the slow decay of a once-grand home, evoking a sense of nostalgia and melancholic beauty. This work is an example of his Southern vernacular photography, which often captured the neglected beauty of rural structures and landscapes.