Roy Ferdinand (New Orleans, 1959-2004) ink, pencil, and paint on paper painting depicting two women talking over a backyard fence while one hangs laundry with two male figures to the right. Signed and dated Roy Ferdinand (copyright) 92, lower right. Museum accession tag, en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 21 1/8" H x 26 7/8" W. Framed – 25 7/8" H x 31 1/8" W. American, late 20th century. Biography note: Self taught art artist Roy Ferdinand was known for portraying the street life and characters from some of New Orleansí toughest neighborhoods. He died of cancer at the age of 45. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Some waviness to surface of paper.