Romare Bearden

Romare Bearden, an African American artist played a big role in the Civil Rights Movement. One of his works of art was The Woodshed.

In this picture, Bearden used a variety of material that are commonly found in every home. This picture represents a family in reduced circumstances, a situation relatable to much of his audience. Inside, the room is dimly lit and the mother is sitting with her baby. Outside, there is a man playing a saxophone. The mood of the picture is sad and lonely. This relates to the Civil Rights Movement, since many of the people fighting in the movement felt this way and knew this as a common scene.