Back Road

1940s

Bernard Joseph Steffen

Associated Names
Bernard Joseph Steffen

Artist, American, 1907 - 1980

The image shows a winding road with a white horse pulling a cart. A person is seated inside the cart, wearing a blue coat and a yellow hat. The road curves through the scene and disappears into the distance. A cylindrical brick structure with a domed roof stands to the left, partially concealed by two large trees. The trees appear to be covered in either snow or white blossoms. The sky has swirling clouds in shades of grey and brown. The artist uses bold brushstrokes and a stylized technique to convey movement and texture. The color palette includes cool blues, greens, warm browns, and soft whites, suggesting an early spring or late winter setting.
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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In scripted pencil: lower left, Back Road; lower right, Bernard Steffen

Wikidata ID

Q76551999

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