The Artist Grant Wood
One of the American pioneers in Art.
Grant Wood, an American painter, was born on February 13, 1891, in Anamosa, Iowa. Growing up in rural Iowa, his father passed away at 10. His mom then moved him and his three siblings to the more metropolitan city of Cedar Rapids. There he would learn to take on more responsibility in his father's absence, working tasks to ease the burden on his family.
As a young adult in his twenties, Wood started to dabble more in art. While teaching art in high school, he began producing paintings and various sculpting projects. At this stage, he made his first trip to Europe with an art mentor. Eventually, he returned to France in 1923 to study at the Académie Julian in Paris. Back in the states, he would also sharpen his skills at the Art Institute of Chicago. Over the years he developed his style, characterized by a focus on simplicity and realism, and he became known for his paintings of the rural Midwest. Some of Wood's most appreciated works include "American Gothic" and "The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover".
His legacy is a pioneer in American Regionaslism along with his love for teaching art. Wood died on February 12, 1942, at the age of 50
About Grant Wood
| Birth Date | February 13, 1891, in Anamosa, Iowa, United States |
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| Date Died | February 12, 1942 |
| Jobs Other Than Painting | Craftsman, Teacher, Various Art Design Jobs |
| Art Training | Formal training included the Art Institute of Chicago and the Académie Julian in Paris |
| Painting Period(s) | Midwestern Regionalism |
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