Family Study 2000

"Family Study" is a 2000 painting by Benny Andrews (1930-). The artwork depicts a family of three, a man, a woman, and a horse, standing on a cloud in the sky. Below, a landscape with trees, shrubs and a small, animal-like form fills the bottom third of the canvas. The work reflects the artist's signature style of figurative and whimsical imagery, and utilizes bold colors and thick brushstrokes to create a textured and dreamlike quality. The piece can be interpreted as a meditation on family and connection, suggesting a journey towards a higher realm.