Funeral Procession

Funeral Procession by Ellis Wilson is often associated with the Harlem Renaissance and Social Realism movements. The painting depicts a solemn funeral ceremony set in the rural South. The work emphasizes the community of black life, capturing a moment of collective sadness with a strong sense of cultural identity.

In terms of style, Wilson’s use of bold, flat colors and simplified forms also places his work within the broader context of modernist and figurative art. The composition is focused on the human figures and their relationship to the ritual and tradition, making it a poignant piece of narrative art that reflects social and cultural realities.