Indian Shops, Gay Head, Massachusetts 1940

"Indian Shops, Gay Head, Massachusetts," is a 1940 oil painting by Lois Mailou Jones. The painting depicts a seascape with three structures: a teepee-shaped building, a small shop with a window and a third, closed shop. The three structures are located on a sandy path that leads toward a body of water. Jones, known for her vibrant depictions of African American life, often utilized her travels and observations to inspire her artwork. The painting evokes a sense of tranquility and captures the charm of Gay Head, Massachusetts.