Baptism In Kansas

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Baptism in Kansas, painted by Regionalist John Steuart Curry, is reflective of the conditions and aspects of life in Kansas that took place in the early 1900s. Among these historical issues are the difficult conditions of life on the prairies, the recent end of the Great War, and the hardships of the Great Depression. The painting attempts to convey the brave, heroic farmers battling the dangerous and hostile conditions of life on the prairies (Price par. 1). The landscape within the painting depicts the arid, barren land that makes life in Kansas an utmost struggle during this time. For the reason that Kansas has little surface water, the invention and availability of a windmill makes the land suitable for agriculture and living (Price par.1).

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