Grant Wood
American painter (1891–1942)
Grant Wood was born on February 13, 1891 in Anamosa and died on February 12, 1942 in Iowa City, aged 50. Recorded occupations: painter, university teacher, printmaker, draftsperson and illustrator. Country of citizenship: United States. Associated movement: Regionalism. Fields of work: painting. Notable works include “American Gothic” and “Daughters of Revolution”. Educated at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Académie Julian and Washington High School.
- Born
- February 13, 1891 · Anamosa
- Died
- February 12, 1942 · Iowa City
- Age at death
- 50
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- painter, university teacher, printmaker, draftsperson, illustrator
- Movements
- Regionalism
- Notable works
- American Gothic, Daughters of Revolution
- Education
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Académie Julian, Washington High School
- Wikipedia editions
- 53 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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