Mojave Bus Station 1978

"Mojave Bus Station" (1978) by John Register captures a quintessential American roadside scene. Register, known for his realist paintings of everyday landscapes, depicts a desolate bus stop in the Mojave Desert. The composition focuses on a telephone booth, its glass reflecting the harsh sunlight, and a distant train, emphasizing the vastness of the desert landscape. The cool colors and sharp lines create a sense of emptiness and isolation, evoking the stillness and solitude of the Mojave Desert.