Cattle Brand c. 1936

"Cattle Brand" is a black and white drawing created by J. Henry Marley around 1936. This artwork is part of Marley’s larger body of work, which often explored themes of the American West, utilizing abstract forms to depict everyday objects. Here, Marley simplifies the form of a cattle brand to its essential shape, creating a minimalist and geometric composition. The stark contrast between the black lines and the white paper enhances the stark beauty of the image.