“Farmer with Pigs and Corn” is an oil painting created by Grant Wood in 1932. The artwork belongs to the Regionalism art movement and falls under the genre of genre painting. The painting provides a realistic portrayal of rural American life, a common theme in Wood’s oeuvre.
In this artwork, a male figure, presumably a farmer, stands in the center holding a wooden bucket filled with corn. Dressed in simple, practical clothing, the farmer is depicted with a calm and strong demeanor. On either side of him, two pigs are shown, adding to the pastoral and agricultural atmosphere of the scene. The earthy tones and detailed depiction of the farmer and the pigs capture the essence of rural American life during that era. The simplicity and realism in the composition highlight the everyday life and work of rural farmers, a subject often celebrated in the Regionalism movement.
