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The Unassuming Grave Of an Iowa Legend

The Unassuming Grave Of an Iowa Legend Grant Wood. He is among the most famous Iowans in the history of our state. His painting American Gothic is among the most famous pieces of art in modern history. Despite his amazing works of art, including the above piece called Stone City, his celebrity is rarely hailed outside of the state he lived in. Grant Wood was born in rural Anamosa in 1891. The family moved to Cedar Rapids after the death of his father. He attended Cedar Rapids Washington High School and eventually attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Wood also made numerous trips to France to study art before settling back in Iowa. He helped found the Stone City Art Colony to help artists survive the Great Depression. Although Grant Wood is best known for his paintings, he worked in many other art fields including ink, charcoal, ceramics, metal, and wood.

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