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Grant Wood
1891–1942 · American · 30 artworks
RegionalismAmerican Scene PaintingDetailed realismSimplified formsClear linesSmooth brushstrokesRegional subject matter
artist bio
Grant Wood was an American painter best known for his depictions of rural American life, particularly in the Midwest. He is a key figure in the Regionalism movement, which rejected European abstraction in favor of realistic portrayals of American subjects.
what you'll learn
Studying Grant Wood's work allows students to understand the principles of Regionalism, focusing on the importance of local subject matter and realistic representation. Students can also learn about composition, the use of line and form to create depth, and the narrative potential of art.
related: Thomas Hart Benton, Edward Hopper
30 artworks
Vegetable Farm
1924
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Spring Plowing
1932
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Portrait of John B. Turner, Pioneer
1929
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Haying
1939
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Street
1920
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St. Etienne du Mont (Church of St. Genevieve)
1920
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Fall Plowing
1931
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Stone City, Iowa
1930
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Farm View
1932
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Conduit
1920
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Arnold Comes of Age
1930
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Autumn Oaks
1933
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Plaid Sweater
1931
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Plowing
1936
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Greenish Bus in Street of Paris
1926
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The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
1931
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The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa
1931
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Sketch for house in American Gothic
1930
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New Road
1939
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Near Sundown
1933
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The Gate within The City walls
1920
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Spring in the Country
1941
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At the Gate
1926
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The cafe of Paris corner
1920
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Fertility
1939
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Spring In Town
1941
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Landscape
1931
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Old Stone Barn
1919
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Overmantel Decoration
1930
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Young Corn
1931
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