Danbury Fair 1930

John Steuart Curry made this lithograph of Danbury Fair, and it's like stepping into a slice of Americana. Imagine Curry, pencil in hand, capturing the hustle and bustle of the fair. Look at the banner, the crowd, and then there’s this classical figure looming, bursting with fruits and veggies. It’s a bit surreal, right? I bet Curry was thinking about the American Dream while making this. He was part of a movement that wanted to show the real lives of Americans. He probably loved how everyday life mixed with something grand, like that statue. It reminds me of how Thomas Hart Benton used figures to tell stories, but Curry brings in this funky, dreamlike vibe. We're all inspired by each other, remixing ideas in our own way. It’s like Curry is saying, “Life is messy, beautiful, and maybe a little weird.” And that’s something I can definitely get behind.