Depicted in this lithograph is four shriners, singing a quartet. In the background is three pyramids, most likely the Three Great Pyramids of Egypt. This piece was commissioned in 1939 by Grant Wood. Grant Wood was born in Anamosa, Iowa. He was a very well known artist and a teacher at the University of Iowa. Grant Wood's most famous painting was the iconic "American Gothic" (uima.uiowa.edu). He was part of the American Regionalism Art Movement which depicted realistic small town scenes in art (oxfordreference.com) For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2019.001.015 [Lithograph]
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