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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

Allan (Toadhouse) Graham (1943)
Allan (Toadhouse) Graham
1943
Alfred Henry Maurer (1868 - 1932)
Alfred Henry Maurer
1868 - 1932
Amos Doolittle (1754 - 1832)
Amos Doolittle
1754 - 1832
Joseph Stella (1877 - 1946)
Joseph Stella
1877 - 1946
Larry Rivers (1923 - 2002)
Larry Rivers
1923 - 2002
Doug Starn (1961)
Doug Starn
1961
William Anastasi (1933 - 2023)
William Anastasi
1933 - 2023
William Trost Richards (1833 - 1905)
William Trost Richards
1833 - 1905
Betty Beaumont (1946)
Betty Beaumont
1946
Radcliffe Bailey (1968 - 2023)
Radcliffe Bailey
1968 - 2023
Torey Thornton (1990)
Torey Thornton
1990
William Gropper (1897 - 1977)
William Gropper
1897 - 1977
Alice Kent Stoddard (1884 - 1976)
Alice Kent Stoddard
1884 - 1976
Jules Olitski (1922 - 2007)
Jules Olitski
1922 - 2007
Daniel Arsham (1980)
Daniel Arsham
1980
Sterett-Gittings Kelsey (1941)
Sterett-Gittings Kelsey
1941

Creators Regionalism

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