“The Promised Land” is an evocative piece of art created by Bo Bartlett in 2015, in Wheaton, United States. Executed using oil on linen, the artwork falls within the Contemporary Realism movement and measures 223.52 x 304.8 cm. This figurative work is currently held within a private collection.
The artwork depicts a scene in which three figures, a man and two women, are situated in a small rowboat adrift on a vast, undulating sea. The man, positioned centrally, is shown mid-motion as he rows, exuding a sense of determination and strength. The woman seated at the stern faces away, perhaps suggesting contemplation or introspection, while the woman at the bow appears poised and alert. The waves around the boat evoke a sense of motion and uncertainty, while the subdued tones of the sky and sea contribute to an overall atmosphere of anticipation and longing. The careful attention to physical form and the nuanced interplay of light and shadow underscore the artist’s adherence to the principles of Contemporary Realism.
