Man with Wheelbarrow

Aaron J. Goodelman, Man with Wheelbarrow, ca. 1933, granite, 21 x 10 ³⁄₄ x 16 in. (53.4 x 27.3 x 40.7 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Sarah Goodelman, 1981.44.3, © ca. 1933, Aaron Goodelman

Artwork Details

Title: Man with Wheelbarrow
Artist: Aaron J. Goodelman
Date: ca. 1933
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Luce Foundation Center
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4th Floor
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48A
Dimensions: 21 x 10 ³⁄₄ x 16 in. (53.4 x 27.3 x 40.7 cm)
Copyright: © ca. 1933, Aaron Goodelman
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Sarah Goodelman
Mediums: granite
Mediums Description: granite
Classifications: Sculpture
Subjects: Figure male
Occupation — industry
Occupation — labor
Object — tool — wagon
Object Number: 1981.44.3
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1981.44.3

Artwork Description

Aaron Goodelman created many sculptures that celebrated manual labor. He criticized artists who used traditional subjects, like nude figures in static poses, and encouraged his students to express their opinions through their work. Sculptures such as Man with Wheelbarrow immortalized the simple and often overlooked acts of the working man.