Bone 2000

"Bone" (2000) by Bo Bartlett (b. 1955) is a realist painting that depicts a man standing on a rocky shore, carrying a giant bone on his shoulder. The figure's pose and the dramatic scale of the bone create a sense of weight and burden, suggesting a story of hardship and survival. The vastness of the sea and sky reinforces the feeling of isolation and contemplation. Bartlett's work often explores themes of memory, loss, and the human condition, inviting viewers to consider the mysteries of the past and the uncertainties of the future.