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From the series: Americana.
Grain Mill, Wilson, Kansas.
In the 1973 film Paper Moon, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, a pivotal scene unfolds at a grain mill in Wilson, Kansas. This setting serves as the backdrop for a significant plot development where Moses Pray (Ryan O’Neal) secures $200 from Mr. Robertson, the brother of the man responsible for the death of Addie Loggins’ (Tatum O’Neal) mother. The mill, portrayed by the Sunflower Coal buildings along the railroad in Wilson, provides an authentic Depression-era ambiance that enhances the film’s historical context .
The choice of this location contributes to the film’s overarching aesthetic, characterized by its black-and-white cinematography and portrayal of 1930s rural Kansas. The stark, utilitarian architecture of the mill underscores the economic hardship of the era, aligning with the film’s themes of survival and resilience. This scene not only advances the narrative by establishing the financial arrangement between Moze and Addie but also encapsulates the film’s blend of humor and pathos, set against the backdrop of the American Midwest during the Great Depression.
This picture was taken on a cross country road trip in the summer of 2024.
Small: 28cm x 35cm (+ 0.8cm border) Edition of 100 includes a certificate with hologram, signature, and edition number on border.
Medium: 40cm x 50cm (+1 cm border) Edition of 75 includes a certificate with hologram, signature, and edition number on border.
Large: 60cm x 80cm (+ 1.5cm border) Edition of 50 includes a certificate with hologram, signature, and edition number on border.
Collectors Edition: 70cm x 100cm (no border) Edition of 10 includes a certificate with hologram, signature, and edition number.
Printed on : C Type Fuji Matt
Fuji Crystal archive paper with a semi-matt finish. The paper is coated with a slightly stippled texture giving a very natural photographic finish with subtle colour. Great versatile paper, very natural and works well with all photographic images. Maintains colours in a very natural way, giving a detailed, 3-dimensional beautiful photographic reproduction.