Grant Wood
Grant DeVolson Wood (February 13, 1891 – February 12, 1942) was an American painter. He painted the famous American Gothic. He was 26 when he began his career.
Grant DeVolson Wood | |
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Self-portrait, 1932 | |
Born | Anamosa, Iowa | February 13, 1891
Died | February 12, 1942 Iowa City, Iowa | (aged 50)
Nationality | American |
Field | Painting |
Training | School of the Art Institute of Chicago |
Movement | Regionalism |
Works | American Gothic |
Style
His main painting style included a mix of stippling and cross-hatching. He usually painted on beaverboard. His preferred paints were oils and tempera.
Influences
Wood studied several different ways to paint during his trips to Europe. The paintings of artist Jan van Eyck convinced him to put new styles in his art.
Gallery
American Gothic 1930.
Grant Wood Media
1980 Grant Wood one-ounce American Arts Commemorative Series gold medallion
2004 Iowa state quarter honoring Grant Wood. Elements depicted include: the Schoolhouse, teacher and students planting a tree, (caption): "Foundation in Education", and Grant Wood.