Wuanita Smith

American, 1866 - 1959

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The image depicts two individuals from a slightly elevated perspective, showing their full bodies. One person is standing while leaning slightly forward, with arms resting on their knees. This person has a prominent facial profile with defined features and wears a wide-brimmed hat that partially obscures their hair. They are dressed in long overalls or work pants paired with a long-sleeve shirt. The second person sits on what seems to be a large woven basket or container, leaning forward with elbows on knees and looking towards the other individual. Their face is not visible due to their posture and hat, which is similar to the standing person's. This person also wears similar attire, consisting of long pants and a shirt. The background suggests an outdoor setting with a dark, textured backdrop resembling the sky and outlines of rooftops or structures at the bottom, indicating a rural or agricultural environment.
Wuanita Smith, Approaching Storm, aquatint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4506

Approaching Storm

Wuanita Smith · · aquatint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4506