“The Family (Around the Dining Table)” is a 1975 artwork created by Romare Bearden, associated with the Outsider Art and Social Realism movements. This genre painting portrays a family scene around a dining table.
The artwork showcases a vivid collage style, using a mix of colors, textures, and patterns to depict a familial setting rich in cultural and emotional undertones. At the center of the composition is a dining table, around which the family members are gathered. The figures exhibit a range of expressions and activities, embodying the warmth and complexity of familial interactions. The background features elements reminiscent of daily life, such as a doorway and domestic objects, grounding the scene in a relatable context. The use of mixed media in the composition adds a dynamic layer to the narrative, emphasizing the richness of the family’s shared moments.
