Bumble Bee Cotton

Merritt Mauzey’s ‘Bumble Bee Cotton’ (1940s) is a poignant black & white drawing depicting enslaved laborers. Realistic detail, hatching technique, & social commentary on rural hardship.

merritt mauzey

Merritt Mauzey: American painter known for evocative landscapes of the Texas plains & South. Explore his realistic style depicting rural life, storms, & memorable scenes.