Grafton, West Virginia 1993

"Grafton, West Virginia" is a 1993 black and white photograph by American artist James Welling. The photograph depicts a view of a small town in West Virginia, with a focus on the wooden houses in the foreground and a view of the town in the distance. The composition is typical of Welling’s work, which often features architectural structures and landscapes, using a direct, unassuming style to explore the relationship between the built environment and nature. This image is part of a series of photographs exploring small towns in America and reflects Welling’s interest in the everyday and ordinary.