Morning on the Bayou 

Colette Pope Heldner, a 20th century American artist, is known for her depictions of Southern landscapes. This painting, "Morning on the Bayou," showcases her signature style with its focus on the lush vegetation of the bayou. Cypress trees, draped in Spanish moss, dominate the foreground, framing a peaceful scene of a misty water surface reflecting the golden light of the rising sun. The ethereal quality of the light and the soft, muted colors evoke a sense of tranquility and the beauty of nature.