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American Gothic

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Grant Wood

<p>While Grant Wood is best known for the iconic American Gothic, he was a prolific and versatile painter with a unique style. The Iowa native produced some excellent works celebrating the Midwestern United States during the Great Depression and was a leading light of the American Regionalism movement.<p> <p>Our collection of Grant Wood wall art is a chance to adorn your walls with a bright and cheery slice of 20th-century Americana.<p> <p class="title-3">Who is Grant Wood?</p> <p>Grant Wood was born in Iowa in 1891. He was an active painter during the Great Depression, a period of much introspection and soul-searching for the nation.<p> <p>Wood was a key player in the emergence of American Regionalism, a realist modern art movement that focused on small-town rural America.<p> <p class="title-3">What are the main characteristics of Grant Wood wall art?</p> <p>Wood is heavily associated with Regionalism. This art style was very direct and unfussy. It sought to celebrate the characteristics of the Midwestern people, such as a propensity towards hard work, restraint, and a focus on community. In many ways, Regionalism can be viewed as a rejection of European Modernism and its moody abstractions.<p> <p>Grant Wood canvas prints tend to focus on realistic depictions of American farmlands and rural peoples. While he is strongly associated with portraits, his highly-stylized scenes of countryside towns and landscapes crackle with life and color. Inspired by Renaissance realism but with the curves and geometry of Art Deco, works such as “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” and “Fall Plowing” (both 1931) are some of his greatest works.<p> <p>Woods&#39; almost cartoonish landscapes offer brightness and buoyancy that can lift any room. His kind eye extended to his subjects, which he always treated with reverence.<p> <p class="title-3">How to choose the right Grant Wood canvas prints?</p> <p>Grant Wood canvas prints can work in several settings. His land and townscapes use symmetry, layered shapes, and bright colors, giving them enough flexibility to work in modern spaces. However, some of his portraits, such as “Parson Weems Fable” (1939), retain a distinctly Renaissance edge that will sit well in more classic exteriors.<p> <p>Overall, it&#39;s the subject matter of Wood&#39;s art that truly stands out. These evocative depictions of proud Midwestern people can make an excellent gift for friends and family with roots in the region.<p> <p>Grant Wood wall art was born of a very particular time. It serves as a document of rural America&#39;s movement toward technological modernity and the steadfast qualities that helped the country recover from the Great Depression to become the world&#39;s most vibrant economy.<p> <p>Browse our collection of stunning Grant Wood canvas prints to find the right piece for you or your loved ones.<p>

<p>1930 (originally oil on beaver board) by Wood, Grant (1891-1942).</p>

Bring high quality wall art into your home or office with a canvas print that will never warp or sag. Our solid faced canvas prints are 1.25” thick and feature a sealed, finished back and pre-installed hanging hardware. It’s designed to hang tough and is super easy to display. Explore our framed canvas print options for an eye-catching accent.

Long-Lasting Color and Detail

<p>Our giclée canvas wall art prints are reproduced with high quality, UV-resistant, environmentally-friendly, latex inks and artist grade, polycotton canvas. We pride ourselves on color accuracy and image clarity to ensure your new canvas print lasts for years to come.</p>

Clean Corners and Finished Back

<p>Our solid faced canvas prints feature a patented, warp-resistant design that produces outstanding gallery wraps. These 1.25” thick wrapped canvas prints also include a sealed, enclosed back to keep out dust and protect your walls.</p>

Lightweight and Easy to Install

<p>Install your stunning new wall art in just minutes with our pre-installed sawtooth hanging hardware and easy-to-manage lightweight design. Even though they're light, our rock-solid construction boasts long-lasting durability.</p> <p>Featured image: <a href="/view/sunshine-and-love,2790040/?ref=pdp-feature">Sunshine And Love by Nikki Chu</a>.</p>

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