John Rogers Cox

American, 1915 - 1990

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The image shows a vast wheat field captured from a slightly elevated eye level. The horizon is low, emphasizing the expansive sky above. A single large, fluffy cloud stands out against the dark sky, with a smaller cloud nearby. The field has neatly arranged sheaves of wheat resembling small haystacks. In the distance, the sheaves merge into the horizon. Individual strands of wheat are detailed, and a wooden post rises, emphasizing the perspective. Linear brushstrokes give texture to the sky and land. The color palette is stark, with shades of black, white, and grey.
John Rogers Cox, Associated American Artists, Wheat Shocks, 1951, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1325

Wheat Shocks

John Rogers Cox, Associated American Artists · 1951 · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1325