Rocky Farm, Newport 1891

Edward Mitchell Bannister's "Rocky Farm, Newport" (1891) is a serene landscape painting that showcases the artist's masterful use of light and color. The composition features a peaceful farm nestled within a lush, rolling landscape, with a river winding through the foreground. Bannister, a prominent African American painter, was known for his luminous depictions of nature, often portraying scenes from his home state of Rhode Island. The painting evokes a sense of tranquility and captures the beauty of the natural world, reflecting the artist's keen observation and skillful technique.