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From Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College

  1. Untitled, Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan by Tim Hetherington, Image 1.

    Tim Hetherington

    Untitled, Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan, 2008, printed 2012

    Digital chromogenic print mounted on dibond

    51.5 x 36.5 in (130.81 x 92.71 cm)

  2. Carol Soffer by Andy Warhol, Image 1.

    Andy Warhol

    Carol Soffer, 1980

    Polaroid

    4.25 x 3.375 in (10.8 x 8.57 cm)

  3. Chair Series #5 by Paul Harcharik, Image 1.

    Paul Harcharik

    Chair Series #5, 1980

    Hand-colored lithograph

    22.5 x 30 in (57.15 x 76.2 cm)

  4. Untitled by A.R. Ammons, Image 1.

    A.R. Ammons

    Untitled, 1978

    Watercolor and ink on Arches paper

    24 x 18 in (60.96 x 45.72 cm)

  5. Cheris Window by Allan Simpson, Image 1.

    Allan Simpson

    Cheris Window, 1978

    Screenprint on paper

    28.875 x 20.5 in (73.34 x 52.07 cm)

  6. Untitled by Thom O'Connor, Image 1.

    Thom O'Connor

    Untitled, c. 1972

    Lithograph on paper

    19.75 x 18.75 in (50.17 x 47.63 cm)

  7. Remington's Cat by Robert A. Nelson, Image 1.

    Robert A. Nelson

    Remington's Cat, 1967

    Lithograph on paper

    22 x 29 in (55.88 x 73.66 cm)

  8. The Rapid Effects of The Cheltenham Waters by Unknown, Image 1.

    Unknown

    The Rapid Effects of The Cheltenham Waters, 1801

    Hand-colored etching on paper

    17 x 10.75 in (43.18 x 27.31 cm)

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About the artist

William R. Ferris

American

b. 1942

Ferris is an American author and scholar born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Ferris' work focused on southern African American folklore and culture. He earned his BA in English Literature from Davidson College in 1964, his MA in English Literature from Northwestern University in 1965, and a PhD in Folklore from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969. He was selected by President Bill Clinton to be the Chair of the National Endowment of the Humanities, a position which he held from 1997 to 2001. Ferris has written fiction, poetry, as well as book, record, and film reviews. He has recorded blues albums and produced 15 documentary films on southern folklore.