The artwork, titled “Going to Church,” is a piece created by Clementine Hunter between 1980 and 1986 in Natchitoches, United States. An oil painting, it is a part of the Folk art and Outsider art movements and falls within the genre of genre painting. The dimensions of this piece are 44.45 x 60.96 cm (about 17.5 x 24 inches).
The artwork depicts a congregation of individuals dressed in church attire, proceeding towards a white church set against a bright yellow background landscape. The men, dressed in black suits and hats, walk alongside women adorned in colorful dresses and hats with flowers. The church, characterized by a steep roof and arched windows, is surrounded by greenery, including bushes and tall trees, emphasizing the rural setting. The sky above is painted a vivid blue with scattered white clouds, creating a vibrant and lively scene that captures the communal spirit and cultural heritage.
