“The Meadows” is an allegorical painting by Michael Bell, crafted between circa 2009 and 2010 in the United States. This artwork, belonging to the Neo-Figurative Art and New Realism movements, utilizes oil, canvas, and mixed media, and measures 152 by 152 centimeters.
The artwork depicts a panoramic view of a meadow filled with tall, golden reeds swaying in the foreground. Nested within these reeds, an abandoned car can be observed in the bottom-right corner, partially obscured by the tall grasses. In the background, a series of high-rise buildings create a stark contrast against the natural elements. The painting exudes a sense of decay and abandonment, emphasized by the drips of paint that cascade from the top, blending into the urban and natural landscape. Bold and warm hues dominate the scene, infusing the composition with a nostalgic and eerie atmosphere.
