Tumbling Farmyard

1939

Alexander Oja

Associated Names
Alexander Oja

Artist, American, 1903 - 1976

The image is observed from a slightly elevated angle, as if looking down upon the scene from a nearby hill. The horizon is positioned high in the image, with rolling hills topped by trees in silhouette forming it. There is a mixture of rugged cliffs and smooth hills beyond the primary structures. The artwork features a distinct, illustrative style with precise, defined brushstrokes that give a textural quality to the landscape and buildings. The overall color palette is monochromatic, utilizing shades of gray and black to create depth through contrasts and shadows. Close to us, there is a horse standing in the shadowed area near the base of the barn structures. To the right, a woman is visible with chickens scattered around her. The scene is dominated by large farm outbuildings, including silos and barns, arranged in a slightly haphazard fashion at the base of a prominent, craggy hill. The texture of the trees and foliage is rendered in a detailed, yet stylized manner that complements the architectural elements of the farm.
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Inscribed: In Pencil: lower left, "Tumbling Farmyard" 1 of 25; lower right, A. Oja 39; stamped: lower center, MINNESOTA WPA ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q76440887

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