Let the Children Play

The Works of Joe R. Villarreal

Joe R. Villarreal (American, b. 1953)
Let the Children Play
Oil on canvas
Signed, dated ‘2014’ and copyrighted, l.r.
46 x 62 inches

The simplicity of children playing is a particular theme favorite to Villarreal. He pictures the children smiling and carefree under a shady pecan tree. The children interact not only with each other but with simple objects and backyard animals, a scene becoming increasingly rare.