Vermont Grazing 1944

"Vermont Grazing," a 1944 linocut by American artist Guy MacCoy (1904-1981), depicts a pastoral scene of cows grazing in a field. The composition is characterized by bold, simplified forms and strong contrasts of color, reminiscent of the artist's style, which was influenced by both Expressionism and Art Deco. The stylized trees and the cows' bodies are rendered with flat, geometric shapes, giving the work a sense of dynamism and energy. The vibrant turquoise and brown color scheme adds to the artwork's expressive quality and emphasizes the serene beauty of the natural world.