"The New Arrival" by A. Newell
by A. Newell
Titled "The New Arrival," this evocative 1873 gouache on paper by A. Newell offers a symbolic and deeply charged depiction of a Black family arriving at a train station—having crossed the Mason-Dixon Line in search of a new life in Chicago. Painted with remarkable precision and emotional clarity, the work captures not only the journey but also the stark reality of the reception they faced. The figures are rendered with sensitivity, while the surrounding scene subtly yet powerfully conveys tension, displacement, and the complexity of migration during Reconstruction.
The subdued palette and tightly composed setting reflect the artist’s control of narrative and atmosphere. Dated 1873, this rare and historically resonant piece speaks volumes through its quiet symbolism and masterful execution.
by A. Newell
Titled "The New Arrival," this evocative 1873 gouache on paper by A. Newell offers a symbolic and deeply charged depiction of a Black family arriving at a train station—having crossed the Mason-Dixon Line in search of a new life in Chicago. Painted with remarkable precision and emotional clarity, the work captures not only the journey but also the stark reality of the reception they faced. The figures are rendered with sensitivity, while the surrounding scene subtly yet powerfully conveys tension, displacement, and the complexity of migration during Reconstruction.
The subdued palette and tightly composed setting reflect the artist’s control of narrative and atmosphere. Dated 1873, this rare and historically resonant piece speaks volumes through its quiet symbolism and masterful execution.
by A. Newell
Titled "The New Arrival," this evocative 1873 gouache on paper by A. Newell offers a symbolic and deeply charged depiction of a Black family arriving at a train station—having crossed the Mason-Dixon Line in search of a new life in Chicago. Painted with remarkable precision and emotional clarity, the work captures not only the journey but also the stark reality of the reception they faced. The figures are rendered with sensitivity, while the surrounding scene subtly yet powerfully conveys tension, displacement, and the complexity of migration during Reconstruction.
The subdued palette and tightly composed setting reflect the artist’s control of narrative and atmosphere. Dated 1873, this rare and historically resonant piece speaks volumes through its quiet symbolism and masterful execution.
Details
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Height: 18 ¾ in.
Width: 21 ¼ in.
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Gouache on paper
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Date: 1873
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Black family arriving at a train station post-Mason-Dixon crossing
Symbolic of migration and social tension
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Migration and Displacement
Unwelcome Reception
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