Blueridge Farm

c. 1940

James E. Routh

Associated Names
James E. Routh

Artist, American, born 1918

Will Barnet

Printer, American, 1911 - 2012

The image shows a rural farm landscape from a slightly elevated point of view. The composition includes a low-lying mountain against a cloudy sky near the horizon. On the left, there are trees near a small cabin with a chimney. Fine lines and delicate shading create a textured appearance with a monochrome aesthetic. The color palette is limited to shades of black, white, and gray. In the foreground, there is a field of crops with rows where two figures work, one bending over plants and the other carrying a basket. Further back, another figure works near haystacks, adding depth to the scene. The overall image conveys a quiet, working farm against a dramatic sky.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In plate: lower left, James Routh; In pencil: lower left, Blueridge Farm; lower right, James Routh.

Wikidata ID

Q76548079

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