As per our current Database, Grant Wood has been died on Feb 12, 1942 (age 50).
When Grant Wood die, Grant Wood was 50 years old.
| Popular As | Grant Wood |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Age | 50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 13, 1891 (Anamosa, IA) |
| Birthday | February 13 |
| Town/City | Anamosa, IA |
| Nationality | IA |
Grant Wood’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Grant Wood was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
Best known for his iconic painting, 'American Gothic.' He pioneered Regionalism along with John Steuart Curry and Thomas Hart Benton. He became the patron Artist of Cedar Rapids.
He began studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1913; he traveled to Europe four times between 1920 and 1928, where he was exposed to the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist styles.
His "American Gothic" was first exhibited by the Art Institute of Chicago in 1930. It would never fall out of the American consciousness, being honored and parodied in countless forms of media.
His father passed away in 1901, after which his family relocated to Cedar Rapids. He grew up with a sister named Nan. He worked as an apprentice at a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, metal shop. He and Sara Sherman Maxon were married from 1935 until 1938.
He and Jean Seberg were both born in Iowa.
