“Overmantel Decoration” is an artwork created by Grant Wood in 1930, belonging to the Regionalism movement and depicting a landscape genre. The artwork showcases a serene pastoral scene, set within a carefully tended garden. Dominated by a stately home surrounded by lush trees and manicured lawns, the scene includes elements of Victorian and rural American architecture. The use of rounded shapes and earthy tones evokes a sense of harmony and peace, emblematic of the artist’s intention to reflect the American Midwest environment. The composition includes a variety of flora, adding a quality of natural beauty and richness to the overall aesthetic of the piece.
