Halloween in Little Switzerland, North Carolina — Carol M. Highsmith

Carol M. Highsmith photographs an elaborate Halloween display in Little Switzerland, North Carolina, where a weathered blue vintage pickup truck becomes the centerpiece of an exuberant autumn arrangement. Pumpkins, chrysanthemums, skeletons, seasonal decorations, and colorful foliage surround the vehicle, creating a playful combination of Americana and Halloween tradition.

Faded blue paint and rusted metal contrast beautifully with masses of yellow, orange, purple, white, and burgundy flowers. A skeleton raises its arms near the front of the truck, while an oversized orange Halloween figure in a purple top hat rises behind the cab. Set against the wooded landscape of western North Carolina, the photograph preserves the humor, color, and roadside creativity of an Appalachian community in autumn.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Carol M. Highsmith
• Title: Halloween display in Little Switzerland, North Carolina
• Original title: Library of Congress descriptive title associated with the Little Switzerland Halloween display
• Series: Carol M. Highsmith's America Project
• Date: October 25, 2016
• Period: Contemporary American photography
• Place of Origin: Little Switzerland, North Carolina, United States
• Medium: Digital color photograph

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