Joseph and his Brothers 1971

Clarence Holbrook Carter created ‘Joseph and his Brothers’ with flat areas of vibrant color. I can imagine him working on this, starting with a vague idea, maybe just the feeling of the story, then slowly building up these shapes, adjusting the colors until they felt just right. The oranges are so warm and inviting, like a desert landscape, and then those soft blue ovals floating above add a dreamy, almost surreal quality. That circular form in the center, is it a well? A portal? It's like Carter is inviting us into this strange, symbolic world. It reminds me a bit of Milton Avery's simplified forms and bold colors, but Carter brings a unique sense of mystery to it all. He's not just depicting a scene from the Bible; he's tapping into something deeper, something about family dynamics, betrayal, and maybe even redemption.