Red Umbrella Down By The River" by Allen Stringfellow African American Folk Art

This is a framed print in excellent condition as displayed in the photo gallery. The artwork shown is called "Red Umbrella Down By The River" by Allen Stringfellow, a Chicago watercolor and collage artist. The painting depicts a riverside baptism in his hometown of Champaign, Illinois. It is considered his signature work. Stringfellow's art often includes religious and jazz imagery, and many of his pieces are inspired by baptismal scenes from his youth. The red umbrella is a recurring motif in his work, and it is said to represent being covered by the blood.