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Grant Wood

Grant Wood was an American painter, a notable figure in the Regionalism art movement, primarily known for his depiction of the rural American Midwest. Born on February 13, 1891, near Anamosa, Iowa, and passing away on February 12, 1942, in Iowa City, Iowa, Wood left a significant mark on American art with his focus on local themes and landscapes​.

Wood's art style is characterized by its clear rejection of European abstraction, instead promoting a detailed and realistic portrayal of American life. This is most evident in his famous painting "American Gothic," which captures the essence of rural America through the figures of a farmer and his daughter against the backdrop of a Carpenter Gothic house. This painting, first exhibited in 1930 at the Art Institute of Chicago, not only won a prize but also brought Wood immediate national recognition​.

In addition to painting, Wood was engaged in various artistic endeavors, including lithography and the design of decorative objects and furniture, reflecting his training as a craftsman and designer. His influence extended beyond his artworks, as he played a crucial role in fostering the Regionalism movement, helping other artists find positions and promoting a community-focused approach to art in the Midwest.

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Date and place of birt:13 february 1891, Anamosa, USA
Date and place of death:12 february 1942, Chicago, USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Genre:Allegory, Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:Regionalism

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Tom Sachs (1966)
Tom Sachs
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Kay Rasmus Nielsen (1886 - 1957)
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Luise Kimme (1939 - 2013)
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Artie Vierkant (1986)
Artie Vierkant
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Leon Bibel (1913 - 1995)
Leon Bibel
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Richard Artschwager (1923 - 2013)
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Francis Brown (1891 - 1971)
Francis Brown
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Anna Park (1996)
Anna Park
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David James Gilhooly (III) (1943 - 2013)
David James Gilhooly (III)
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Don Suggs (1945 - 2019)
Don Suggs
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Alma Woodsey Thomas (1891 - 1978)
Alma Woodsey Thomas
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Moira Dryer (1957 - 1993)
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Richard DeVore (1933 - 2006)
Richard DeVore
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Creators Regionalism

Andrew Wyeth (1917 - 2009)
Andrew Wyeth
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Carroll James Cloar (1913 - 1993)
Carroll James Cloar
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John Steuart Curry (1897 - 1946)
John Steuart Curry
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Rockwell Kent (1882 - 1971)
Rockwell Kent
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Thomas Hart Benton (1889 - 1975)
Thomas Hart Benton
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Rita Angus (1908 - 1970)
Rita Angus
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Marvin Dorwart Cone (1891 - 1965)
Marvin Dorwart Cone
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