The Arrival 2021

"The Arrival" is a 2021 painting by Lanise Howard, a contemporary artist born in 1993. This realist portrait depicts a Black couple, a woman standing in a pink dress with a man kneeling in front of her. The couple is situated in a field of tall grass and the backdrop features a blue sky and pink clouds. Two butterflies are subtly placed on the grass, suggesting peace and beauty. This painting, through its use of realistic detail, explores themes of love, connection, and Black identity.