Landscape Arkansas 1928

"Landscape, Arkansas" is a 1928 oil painting by Archibald Motley, Jr. (1891-1981). The painting depicts a serene rural scene, likely in the American South. The viewer's eye is drawn to a small, white farmhouse nestled amongst trees, with the background rendered in soft, muted tones. Motley is known for his depictions of Black life and experiences in the United States, a theme often explored in his urban landscapes. Although the painting is titled "Landscape, Arkansas", the work could be viewed as a more generalized depiction of rural America.