Deep Are The Roots 1945

"Deep Are The Roots", created in 1945, is a painting by self-taught American artist Horace Pippin, depicting a scene from a play of the same name by Arnaud d'Usseau and James Gow. The painting, with its simple figures and bold colors, is characteristic of Pippin's distinctive folk art style, which gained recognition during his lifetime. "Deep Are The Roots" embodies themes of race and social justice, as reflected in the play and Pippin's own experience.