William EgglestonBorn 1939

Eggleston's mature work is characterized by its ordinary subject-matter.

He is widely credited with increasing recognition for color photography as a legitimate artistic medium to display in art galleries.

Color is often the main focus of his work.

Eggleston assumes a neutral gaze and creates his art from commonplace subjects: a farmer's muddy Ford truck, a red ceiling in a friend's house, the contents of his own refrigerator. In his work, Eggleston photographs "democratically"--literally photographing the world around him. His large-format prints monumentalize everyday subjects, everything is equally important; every detail deserves attention.

Untitled, [Memphis] 1965

Untitled, [Greenwood, Mississippi] 1973

Untitled, [Tallahatchie County, Mississippi] From William Eggleston’s Guide (1976)

Untitled, 1695-1968, from Los Alamos

Untitled, 1976, from Election Eve

Untitled, [Jackson, Mississippi] 1969-70

Untitled [Memphis] July 4th, 1972

Untitled, [Memphis]1971

Untitled,[Morton, Mississippi]1969-1970

From William Eggleston’s Guide (1976)

Untitledn.d.from Los Alamos, 1965-68