Grant Wood

Grant Wood

Grant DeVolson Wood (February 13, 1891 – February 12, 1942) was an American painter, born four miles east of Anamosa, Iowa. He is best known for his paintings depicting the rural American Midwest, particularly the painting American Gothic, an iconic image of the 20th century.

Read more about Grant Wood:  Life and Career, Work, Secondary Literature

Famous quotes containing the words grant and/or wood:

    At your request
    My father will grant precious things as trifles.
    William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    the wood berries bin
    of forest was new and full....
    Anne Sexton (1928–1974)