House Facade, Providence Possibly 1977 - 1979

This is a photograph by Harry Callahan of a House Facade in Providence. Look at how the facade looms, almost like a minimalist sculpture, right? It's got that everyday feel, but with a twist of formal coolness. I wonder what Callahan was thinking when he framed this shot? Maybe he was interested in the way light hits those symmetrical lines and the repeating windows. For me, it has this sense of quiet observation, as if Callahan wanted us to really *see* the architecture we usually take for granted. I love how he highlights the geometry of the building against that deep blue sky. It is a really great study of space and form, but also, maybe, a nod to the overlooked beauty of the everyday. Artists are always in conversation with each other, riffing off ideas, and seeing things in new ways!