Cattle Brand c. 1936

"Cattle Brand" is a work on paper by J. Henry Marley, a prominent American artist, and is thought to have been created in 1936. The minimalist design of the artwork features a single abstract form, rendered in black ink on a white ground. The design is reminiscent of a cattle brand, a practice common in the American West during the 19th and 20th centuries. Marley's work is known for its focus on the beauty of the American landscape and its people, which he often depicted using geometric forms and bold lines. The starkness and simplicity of "Cattle Brand" reflects the artist's dedication to portraying the essence of his subjects.