“Untitled, from suite Savage Iowa (Indian and Cowboy)” is an illustration created by Grant Wood in 1923. The artwork depicts a dynamic and humorous scene involving two figures, typically characterized as cowboys and Native Americans.
The composition presents a cowboy on the left side, mid-leap, with a lasso in his hand, and his hat comically flying off his head. His attire, including a checkered shirt and chaps, clearly identifies him as a cowboy. The figure on the right, symbolizing a Native American with traditional attire and feathers in the hair, appears to be fleeing and generating a trail of dust. The exaggerated motion and whimsical elements convey a cartoonish quality to the scene. The artwork reflects thematic elements common in early 20th-century American illustration, representing a playful interpretation of historical stereotypes.
