Real Estate #91265 1991

"Real Estate #91265" is a 1991 photograph by American photographer Henry Wessel. Wessel is known for his stark and often minimalist portrayal of suburban American landscapes. This photograph, taken in a typical suburban neighborhood, captures a single-family home with a muted color palette and simple composition. The use of natural light and a shallow depth of field create a sense of stillness and isolation, reflecting the everyday life of the residents. The subject of the photo is a house, but it's not just any house. It's a blank canvas, devoid of personality or history, a typical example of the suburbs that Wessel was known for photographing. The composition is simple and direct, drawing the viewer's eye to the house and its surroundings. The image evokes a sense of both familiarity and alienation, typical of Wessel's work. This work exemplifies Wessel's interest in exploring the quiet and often overlooked aspects of contemporary life, emphasizing the mundane and ordinary.