Grant Wood

Grant Wood (February 13, 1891 – February 12, 1942) was a United States painter, born in 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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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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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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February 13: February 13 is the 44th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 321 days remaining, 322 in leap years....

1891: 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar)....

February 12: February 12 is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 322 days remaining, 323 in leap years....

Grant Wood related Images and Photos (experimental)

Grant Hill	Wood Duck	Wood Ties	Wood Nymph
Wood Ducks	Wood Grain	Wood Grain	Grant Withers
Wood Chessmen	Ed Wood	Lee Grant	The Wood