Man with Wheelbarrow

Aaron J. Goodelman, Man with Wheelbarrow, ca. 1933, granite, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Sarah Goodelman, 1981.44.3, © ca. 1933, Aaron Goodelman
Copied 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
Date
ca. 1933
Location
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
Mediums Description
granite
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — tool — wagon
  • Figure male
  • Occupation — industry
  • Occupation — labor
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.