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Explore Grant Wood’s ‘Plaid Sweater,’ a 1931 Regionalist masterpiece. Admire its realistic portrait & autumnal landscape details. A timeless piece of American art.
Discover Grant Wood (1891-1942), the iconic American Regionalist painter of 'American Gothic.' Explore his evocative depictions of Midwest life, influenced by Flemish masters and a uniquely American vision.
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Artist Biography
Early Life and Career
Grant DeVolson Wood, an American painter, was born on February 13, 1891, in rural Iowa. His life changed dramatically after the death of his father in 1901, when his mother relocated the family to Cedar Rapids. Wood began his artistic journey as an apprentice in a local metal shop before enrolling at the Handicraft Guild in Minneapolis in 1910—an art school notable for being run by women and focused on the Arts and Crafts movement.
Artistic Influences and Style
Wood’s art was deeply influenced by Jan van Eyck, the 15th-century Flemish master renowned for his precise and luminous technique. This meticulous clarity became a hallmark of Wood’s own style, best exemplified in his most celebrated work, American Gothic. As a leading figure in the American Regionalism movement—a style emphasizing the realistic depiction of rural and small-town America—Wood developed a uniquely American voice that combined European craftsmanship with Midwestern authenticity.
Notable Works and Contributions
American Gothic (1930): A defining image of 20th-century American art, often compared to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Edvard Munch’s The Scream for its cultural resonance. The Stone City Art Colony (1932): Founded by Wood near his hometown, the colony provided vital support for artists during the Great Depression. University of Iowa School of Art (1934–1941): As a teacher, Wood inspired a generation of artists to find beauty and meaning in the familiar landscapes of the American Midwest.
Legacy and Later Life
Grant Wood passed away on February 12, 1942, at the age of 51, due to pancreatic cancer. His estate was left to his sister, Nan Wood Graham—immortalized as the female figure in American Gothic. Today, his personal belongings and many of his works are preserved at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa. Wood’s devotion to portraying the dignity of everyday American life continues to influence artists and scholars worldwide.
Grant Wood
1891 - 1942 , United States of America
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Grant DeVolson Wood
- Nationality: American
- Date Of Birth: 1891
- Date Of Death: 1942
- Place Of Birth: Anamosa, United States of America
- Notable Artworks:
- American Gothic
- Portrait of Nan
- The Appraisal
- Spring In Town
- Artistic Movement Or Style: American Regionalism
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Jan van Eyck']
- Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Regionalism']
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