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This painting is Richardson's most famous, it was created under the Public Works of Art Project, created by President Franklin Roosevelt's depression-era policies to help artists economically. African American artists like Richardson were employed, but it was hoped they would create works with "Negro themes." Richardson imbued his figures with great dignity.
Richardson and fellow artist Marvin Gray Johnson hoped this would be part of a bigger mural series to be installed in a New York City library, but both died prematurely.
SKU: 9201
Creator: Earle Richardson
Date: 1934
Original Medium: Oil on canvas
Original Size: 48 x 32 1/8 in.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum
Employment of Negros in Agriculture
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We Offer High Quality
Custom Framing
We use the highest quality wood in our modern shop to create custom frames, frame your print with precision-cut acid-free mat board, and mount it behind a UV-blocking semi-gloss plexiglass to protect your art from the sun, dust, pollution, heat, and humidity. Then we add finishing touches like wall hanging mount, wall friendly bumpers and a protective backing.