Sultry Night - Grant Wood
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Description
A 1939 lithograph by Grant Wood, depicting a man cooling himself with a bucket of water in a stark, rural setting.
Sultry Night is a lithograph by the American artist Grant Wood, produced in 1939. The composition depicts a solitary male figure standing outdoors, cooling himself by pouring a bucket of water over his head. Beside him sits a metal trough, while a large tree provides a dark, textured mass to the right of the frame. The background consists of a flat, expansive field that stretches toward a distant, minimal horizon line.
Wood is widely recognised for his depictions of the American Midwest, yet this work deviates from his typical rural portraiture. The scene possesses a quiet, almost surreal quality. The figure is rendered with a smooth, sculptural clarity, contrasting with the stippled, dense application of ink used to create the foliage and the ground. The lighting is stark, suggesting the oppressive heat implied by the title. The composition relies on a precise balance between the verticality of the man and the tree, and the horizontal expanse of the field.
Technically, the lithograph demonstrates Wood's mastery of tone and texture. He uses a fine grain to build up the shadows, creating a sense of volume and weight. The lack of extraneous detail forces the viewer to focus on the simple, repetitive action of the figure. This print captures a moment of relief from the summer heat, presented with the characteristic precision and formal control found in Wood's later graphic work. It remains a distinct example of his ability to elevate everyday rural life into a composed, deliberate image.
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Sultry Night - Grant Wood
Artist Biography
Grant Wood
As a key figure in the Regionalism movement, Grant Wood rejected European abstraction in favour of celebrating rural American life. His most famous painting, *American Gothic* (1930), became an iconic, and often parodied, representation of the American character. Other notable works, like *The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere* (1931) and *Stone City, Iowa* (1930), further cemented his reputation as a painter of the American heartland. These paintings weren't simply landscapes; they were imbued with a sense of nostalgia, social commentary, and a deep connection to the land.
Despite his relatively short career, Grant Wood left an indelible mark on American art. His paintings continue to resonate with viewers today, offering a glimpse into a specific time and place, while simultaneously exploring universal themes of identity, community, and the relationship between humanity and nature. His work serves as a reminder of the beauty and complexity that can be found in the everyday, and the enduring power of art to capture the spirit of a nation.
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