Century House, Grafton, West Virginia 1993

"Century House, Grafton, West Virginia" is a black and white photograph taken by American photographer James Welling in 1993. The photograph depicts a two-story house with a dark roof and several windows, the facade of which is constructed with grey brick. The structure sits on a sloped, grassy lawn. The photograph is part of Welling's series of photographs of structures in the American landscape. Welling's photographs often explore themes of architecture, form, and light. This particular photograph, with its simple composition and stark black and white tones, exemplifies Welling's signature style.