Cotton Pickin' 1948

"Cotton Pickin'" is a 1948 painting by Clementine Hunter, a self-taught African American artist known for her vibrant depictions of rural life. This painting showcases Hunter's signature style, characterized by bold colors and simplified forms. The work depicts five women picking cotton in a field against a pink sky, their white sacks filling up with the fluffy crop. Hunter’s use of bright colors and the repetition of simple shapes creates a sense of rhythm and energy, emphasizing the labor and resilience of these women. "Cotton Pickin'" is a poignant portrayal of the African American experience in the South.