Grant Wood
American, 1891 - 1942
Artist Bio: Grant Wood
Grant Wood (February 13, 1891 – February 12, 1942) was a pivotal American artist best known for his iconic painting American Gothic (1930), a hallmark of early 20th-century art. Born in Anamosa, Iowa, and later based in Cedar Rapids, Wood was a leading figure in the Regionalism movement, which celebrated rural American life and culture.
Educated at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Wood's artistic journey began with a diverse range of media, including painting, lithography, and ceramics. He was deeply influenced by his European travels, particularly the clarity of Flemish art. In 1932, he helped establish the Stone City Art Colony to support artists during the Great Depression and became an influential advocate for Regionalism.
Throughout his career, Wood's work focused on the beauty of the American Midwest, often depicting landscapes and everyday life without the abstraction favored by many of his contemporaries. His legacy continues to inspire, with his work held in prominent collections and celebrated for its distinctive portrayal of American identity.
Grant Wood (February 13, 1891 – February 12, 1942) was a pivotal American artist best known for his iconic painting American Gothic (1930), a hallmark of early 20th-century art. Born in Anamosa, Iowa, and later based in Cedar Rapids, Wood was a leading figure in the Regionalism movement, which celebrated rural American life and culture.
Educated at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Wood's artistic journey began with a diverse range of media, including painting, lithography, and ceramics. He was deeply influenced by his European travels, particularly the clarity of Flemish art. In 1932, he helped establish the Stone City Art Colony to support artists during the Great Depression and became an influential advocate for Regionalism.
Throughout his career, Wood's work focused on the beauty of the American Midwest, often depicting landscapes and everyday life without the abstraction favored by many of his contemporaries. His legacy continues to inspire, with his work held in prominent collections and celebrated for its distinctive portrayal of American identity.
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