Birmingham Meeting House IV 1942

"Birmingham Meeting House IV" is a 1942 painting by Horace Pippin, an African American artist known for his self-taught style. The painting portrays a night scene of a meeting house in Birmingham, Alabama, with the building's silhouette silhouetted against a dark sky. The stark contrast between the light and dark highlights Pippin's use of simplified forms and bold colors, typical of his work. The scene is quiet and contemplative, emphasizing the building's importance as a center of community and faith.