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Grant Wood Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Grant Wood our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Grant Wood · 1891 – 1942

American Gothic

1930 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · original 74 x 62 cm

A stoic farmer and daughter stand before a Gothic house by Grant Wood. Explore this iconic 1930 masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$30662 × 74 cm Commission at original size

Sketch for house in American Gothic

1930

Discover Grant Wood’s ‘Sketch for House in American Gothic.’ A foundational Regionalist masterpiece showcasing rural Iowa’s charm & resilience. High-quality reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

1931 · original 76 x 102 cm

Experience the dreamlike American Regionalism of Grant Woods 1931 masterpiece The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere featuring a stylized colonial landscape and explore this iconic piece for your private collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$374102 × 76 cm Commission at original size

Daughters of Revolution

1932 · original 101 x 50 cm

Explore Grant Wood’s ‘Daughters of Revolution,’ a poignant Regionalist painting examining American identity through striking figures & historical context. A captivating art piece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$345101 × 50 cm Commission at original size

The Appraisal

1931

Two women engaged in a tense financial transaction define this captivating Regionalist oil painting by Grant Wood from 1931, offering a profound glimpse into rural American life that you can bring to your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Spring in the Country

1941

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Arnold Comes of Age

1930

Explore Grant Wood’s ‘Arnold Comes of Age,’ a poignant 1930 oil painting blending realism & surrealism. Discover its symbolic depth, dark palette, and connection to Renaissance art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover

1931

A peaceful small town scene featuring a man walking through a tranquil landscape comes to life in this 1931 American Regionalist painting by Grant Wood, inviting you to bring a touch of Midwestern charm into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Plaid Sweater

1931

Explore Grant Wood’s ‘Plaid Sweater,’ a 1931 Regionalist masterpiece. Admire its realistic portrait & autumnal landscape details. A timeless piece of American art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Dinner for Threshers

1934 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Spring In Town

1941

Experience the tranquil charm of American Regionalism through Grant Wood's 1941 masterpiece Spring In Town, a vibrant celebration of small-town life that invites you to bring this peaceful scene into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Portrait of Nan

1933

Discover Grant Wood’s ‘Portrait of Nan,’ a captivating Regionalist masterpiece. Explore its serene beauty, symbolic details & oil-on-canvas technique. Buy art reproductions at ArtsDot.com!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The Sentimental Folk Song

1940 · New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Woman with Plants

1929

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Family Doctor

1940

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Osier

1920

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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John B. Turner, Pioneer

1929

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Fall Plowing

1931

Experience the tranquil beauty of the American Midwest through Grant Wood's 1931 Regionalist masterpiece Fall Plowing, a vibrant depiction of autumn agricultural life that invites you to bring this rural charm into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Death on the Ridge Road

1935

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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The Bay of Naples's View

1925

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Arbor Day

1932

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Daughters of Revolution

1932

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Parson Weem's Fable

1939

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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The Landscape of Autumn

1919

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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Old shoes

1926

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 100 artworks by Grant Wood
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The artist

Grant Wood

1891 – 1942

Quick facts

Lifespan51 years
Top 3 worksAmerican Gothic, Sketch for house in American Gothic, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Corpus themesmidwestern rural life, regionalist american art, jan van eyck influence, flemish influence, american regionalism movement
Color intensitybalanced, vivid
Movementsregionalism
Works on APS100
Born1891, Anamosa, United States
Top-ranked workAmerican Gothic

Biography

Early Life and Career

Grant DeVolson Wood, an American painter, was born on February 13, 1891, in rural Iowa. His life changed dramatically after the death of his father in 1901, when his mother relocated the family to Cedar Rapids. Wood began his artistic journey as an apprentice in a local metal shop before enrolling at the Handicraft Guild in Minneapolis in 1910—an art school notable for being run by women and focused on the Arts and Crafts movement.

Artistic Influences and Style

Wood’s art was deeply influenced by Jan van Eyck, the 15th-century Flemish master renowned for his precise and luminous technique. This meticulous clarity became a hallmark of Wood’s own style, best exemplified in his most celebrated work, American Gothic. As a leading figure in the American Regionalism movement—a style emphasizing the realistic depiction of rural and small-town America—Wood developed a uniquely American voice that combined European craftsmanship with Midwestern authenticity.

Notable Works and Contributions

American Gothic (1930): A defining image of 20th-century American art, often compared to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Edvard Munch’s The Scream for its cultural resonance. The Stone City Art Colony (1932): Founded by Wood near his hometown, the colony provided vital support for artists during the Great Depression. University of Iowa School of Art (1934–1941): As a teacher, Wood inspired a generation of artists to find beauty and meaning in the familiar landscapes of the American Midwest.

Legacy and Later Life

Grant Wood passed away on February 12, 1942, at the age of 51, due to pancreatic cancer. His estate was left to his sister, Nan Wood Graham—immortalized as the female figure in American Gothic. Today, his personal belongings and many of his works are preserved at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa. Wood’s devotion to portraying the dignity of everyday American life continues to influence artists and scholars worldwide.

Questions & Answers

Where are Grant Wood's artworks grouped by technique?

The All Medium page groups Grant Wood's artworks by technique.

Where are Grant Wood's artworks organized by color?

Grant Wood's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Grant Wood?

Grant Wood was born in Anamosa in 1891.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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