Houses

c. 1939

Robert A. Brown

Associated Names
Robert A. Brown

Artist, American, 1895 - 1954

The artwork depicts a monochromatic view captured from a slightly low angle of a rustic setting with a sloped path leading upwards. The horizon is located towards the top third of the image, featuring a rolling hill with crosses, implying a graveyard. The foreground showcases dark wooden buildings with peeling paint and a leaning wooden plank. In the distance, smaller, possibly abandoned structures are visible. Two figures are engaged with the hill while a large leafy plant stands under the shade. Bold ink brushstrokes convey shadows and textures, creating a sense of depth and detail. The grayscale palette enhances the historic and somber atmosphere of the scene.
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Inscriptions

Stamped: lower left, MINNESOTA WPA ART PROJECT. In pencil: lower center, Houses; lower right, Bob Brown; On verso: upper center, "Houses" / by / Bob Brown

Wikidata ID

Q76440670

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