Mississippi Wagon, 1937

1992

Emma Amos

Associated Names
Emma Amos

Artist, American, 1937 - 2020

This is a painting of a rural scene. The central image is a vintage, sepia-toned photograph showing a wooden house, a mule with a cart, and open countryside. Surrounding the photograph are abstract brushstrokes resembling a variation of the Confederate flag with red, blue, and white colors and star-like forms in the corners. The frame adds texture and dynamism to the image, contrasting with the stillness of the photograph. The style is reminiscent of Jasper Johns, known for bold colors and iconic symbols in an abstract manner.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ellen Sragow; Larry and Brenda Thompson, Atlanta, GA; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Emma Amos 1992" lower right margin, graphite. "Mississippi Wagon 1937" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. "1/4" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

Hand with four leaf clover, upper right margin. Saint, upper left margin.

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