International contemporary art platform13.02.1891–12.02.1942
Grant Wood
Grant DeVolson Wood (1891–1942) was an American painter and educator, a key figure in the Regionalism movement. Born in Anamosa, USA, he is known for paintings depicting rural life in the American Midwest, including "American Gothic" (1930).
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Grant DeVolson Wood was born on February 13, 1891, in the city of Anamosa, USA. He was an American painter, illustrator, draftsman, and printmaker, as well as an art instructor at the university level. Wood was a representative of the Regionalism art movement, which focused on portraying life in the American Midwest. Among his most famous works is the painting "American Gothic," created in 1930. Additionally, he is known for works such as "Daughters of Revolution." Wood's oeuvre includes the genres of portrait painting, landscape, still life, and figure painting. He passed away on February 12, 1942, in Iowa City, USA. His contribution to art reflects a realistic depiction of everyday life and the cultural characteristics of his time.
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