Louise Pennington, Black Americana Southern Folk Art, Oil Painting

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Evocative oil on board painting by celebrated Southern folk artist Louise Pennington beautifully captures a poignant snapshot of regional culture and rural life. The composition skillfully depicts two African American figures in the foreground of a vast field picking cotton, set against a sweeping, nostalgic Southern country landscape in the distance. Originally based out of West Point, Mississippi, Pennington is highly regarded for her rustic paintings on board. Housed in a complementary wood frame, the assembly measures approximately 16 1/2 in. H x 21 3/8 in. W x 1 in. D and exhibits only minimal discoloration with some frame wear.

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