Prophecy 1946

"Prophecy" (1946) by Forrest Bess is a captivating example of his signature style, marked by its use of vibrant colors and symbolic imagery. The painting depicts a landscape with a striking yellow sky and a red horizon with a central "sun" and a white star. The "sun" evokes a sense of otherworldly and fantastical imagery, representing the artist's fascination with the nature of identity and his personal struggles with his own gender identity. Bess's work often reflects the anxieties and uncertainties of his time.