Reflections of ourselves . . .

Today is the birthday of Grant DeVolson Wood (February 13, 1891 – February 12, 1942), an American painter, best known for his painting American Gothic.  The painting is one of the most famous paintings in the history of American art.

American GothicThe Institute of Chicago

Grant Wood was one of the founders of the Stone City Art Colony in 1932/3.  The colony was formed to help artists get through the Great Depression.

“All the good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow . . .” - Grant Wood

Note:  It is felt that the popularity of Grant Wood's painting  American Gothic  is due to the fact, that very often people see something in it that reminds them of themselves.

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