Grant Wood

Grant Wood (February 13, 1891 – February 12, 1942) was a United States painter, born in Anamosa, Iowa.

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February 13 - 1891 - February 12 - 1942 - United States - Painter - Anamosa - Iowa

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He is best known for his paintings depicting the rural American Midwest.

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Wood's most famous work is his 1930 painting American Gothic.

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1930 - American Gothic

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The two who posed for the painting were Wood's sister, Nan Wood Graham, and the family dentist, Dr. Byron McKeeby.

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The cottage in the background was located in Eldon, Iowa.

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The painting was first exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago where it won a $300 prize.

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The painting gained instant fame after newspapers across the country reported the story.

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In current times, the painting is often satirized, though it remains one of the top examples of Regionalism and American Art.

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Wood founded the Stone City art colony in 1933, near his hometown.

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Stone City art colony - 1933

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He became a great proponent of regionalism in the arts, lecturing throughout the country on the topic.

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He is considered Cedar Rapids' patron artist.

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He taught art at the University of Iowa.

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One of his designs is depicted on the 2004 Iowa State Quarter.

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2004 - State Quarter

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