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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

Creators USA

George Herbert McCord (1848 - 1909)
George Herbert McCord
1848 - 1909
Eugene Spiro (1874 - 1972)
Eugene Spiro
1874 - 1972
Irving Ramsey Wiles (1861 - 1948)
Irving Ramsey Wiles
1861 - 1948
Jacqueline Humphries (1960)
Jacqueline Humphries
1960
Sterett-Gittings Kelsey (1941)
Sterett-Gittings Kelsey
1941
Alice Aycock (1946)
Alice Aycock
1946
Edwin Austin Abbey (1852 - 1911)
Edwin Austin Abbey
1852 - 1911
Robert Mapplethorpe (1946 - 1989)
Robert Mapplethorpe
1946 - 1989
George Brehm (1878 - 1966)
George Brehm
1878 - 1966
Victor Nehlig (1830 - 1909)
Victor Nehlig
1830 - 1909
John Levee (1924 - 2017)
John Levee
1924 - 2017
Barnett Newman (1905 - 1970)
Barnett Newman
1905 - 1970
Christian Marclay (1955)
Christian Marclay
1955
George Douglas Brewerton (1820 - 1901)
George Douglas Brewerton
1820 - 1901
Ralph Albert Blakelock (1847 - 1919)
Ralph Albert Blakelock
1847 - 1919
Lynda Benglis (1941)
Lynda Benglis
1941

Creators Regionalism

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