The artwork, titled “Eagle Bridge Hotel,” was created by the esteemed artist Grandma Moses in 1959. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is classified as a genre painting.
The artwork depicts a lively rural scene featuring a central white building, presumably the Eagle Bridge Hotel, amid a bustling landscape. An array of elements, including horse-drawn carriages, several individuals engaged in various activities, and a train moving in the background, bring vitality to the scene. The surrounding environment is rich with greenery, indicating a vast, serene countryside. The neatly arranged clouds and distant, tree-covered hills add depth and a sense of tranquility to the piece. Grandma Moses’ characteristic style is evident in the simplicity and charm of the naive representation, capturing an idyllic moment of rural life.
