Grant Wood Photography

American, 1891-1942

One of the major American Regionalist painters along with Thomas Hart Benton and John Steuart Curry, Grant Wood was born in Anamosa, Iowa, and spent his childhood in Cedar Rapids. Unlike Curry and Benton, he never moved East but remained in the Middle West where he found inspiration for his paintings of prosperous farms and people reflecting idealized American values. However, his work was set apart from many regionalists in that provoked both laughter and social indignation. A good example Daughters of Revolution, 1932, depicting the aloof smugness of women who regarded themselves as emblematic of the country's founding values This painting was a retaliation by Wood against DAR members who had criticized him for completing their window in Germany instead of America. Much of his satire was good natured and humorous. For two summers, Wood attended the Minneapolis School of Design and Handicraft and Normal Art as a student of Ernest Batchelder, and he had brief times of study at Iowa State University and the Art Institute of Chicago from 1913 to 1916. After World War I, he taught high school art in Cedar Rapids. Asserting that he "had to go to France to appreciate Iowa," he had several trips abroad, and in 1923 enrolled in the Academie Julian in Paris, but he determined to make his life in Iowa because "all the really good ideas I'd ever had came to me while I was milking a cow." In 1932, he was co-founder of the Stone City Art Colony and Art School and he became director of the Public Works Art Project in Iowa. He was also an Associate Professor of Fine Arts at the University of Iowa. His work can be divided into two periods, the first being views of Cedar Rapids, other landscapes including scenes of Europe, and a few portraits. However, in 1928, his work changed when he traveled to Munich to oversee the making of a stained-glass window for the Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Building commissioned by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Seeing the severe, austere new style of painting in Germany combined with work from the late Gothic period, he developed a unique new style of his own that treated mid-western subjects with Gothic overtones, satire, and caricature. In 1930, he produced his first major landscape painting, Stone City, that had exaggerated perspective and unique naive treatment. From that time, his paintings had a simple innocence and fantasy that transported the viewer into another world, often that of a child. He also did many murals and a few lithographs, completing nineteen between 1937 and 1942, the year he died of cancer at age 50 in Iowa City. Sources include: Matthew Baigell, Dictionary of American Art Michael David Zellman, 300 Years of American Art

Artist: Grant Wood

Grant WoodMidnight Ride of Paul Revere - Vintage Photograph by Grant Wood - 1960s, 1960s

$164

Midnight Ride of Paul Revere - Vintage Photograph by Grant Wood - 1960s

By Grant Wood

Located in Roma, IT

Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Grant Wood, Vintage Photograph is a black and white photograph realized in the 1960s. Good conditions.

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1960s Modern Grant Wood Photography

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Ian SandersonFigurative photograph nude fine art print, Contemporary black white - Sandrine, 1999

$4,238

H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 0.01 in

Figurative photograph nude fine art print, Contemporary black white - Sandrine

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Sandrine ‘. Signed by Ian Sanderson ...

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1990s Modern Grant Wood Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Ian SandersonTorso- Signed limited edition semi nude print, Black white, Square sensual photo, 1987

$4,118

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.08 in

Torso- Signed limited edition semi nude print, Black white, Square sensual photo

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Torso ‘ who was captured on film in 19...

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Early 2000s Modern Grant Wood Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Ar...

Lou Jacobs World Famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown, circa 1950

$250

H 7.49 in W 9.49 in

Lou Jacobs World Famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown

Located in Middletown, NY

Gelatin silver print mounted on board, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (241 x 190 mm) from the Roland Butler Collection, Press Agent, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (1930s-1960s) Ro...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Grant Wood Photography

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Slim AaronsPalm Springs Party, 1970 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Color Print

$3,857

H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in

Palm Springs Party, 1970 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Color Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Palm Springs Party, 1970 by Slim Aarons This Portrait by Swimming Pool at Kaufmann House is a sister image to the now SOLD OUT editions "Poolside Gossip" and "Poolside Glamour", hav...

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20th Century American Modern Grant Wood Photography

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Digital, Color, Photographic Paper, C Print

Cy Twombly"Earle and Carolyn Brown at the Stevenson's in Brewster" Cy Twombly, 1955

$7,000

H 8 in W 8 in

"Earle and Carolyn Brown at the Stevenson's in Brewster" Cy Twombly

By Cy Twombly

Located in New York, NY

Cy Twombly Earle and Carolyn Brown at the Stevenson's in Brewster, 1955 Identified and inscribed on the reverse by the sitter Carolyn Brown Photograph on paper 8 x 8 inches Provenance Gift of the artist Estate of Carolyn Brown, New York, 2025. Cy Twombly gained fame for his art that combined cultural, historical, and poetic elements—particularly those from classical antiquity—with abstract shapes and his distinctive script. Born Edwin Parker Twombly, Jr. on April 25, 1928, in Lexington, Virginia, he began his artistic journey under the guidance of Pierre Daura and Marion Junkin at Washington and Lee University. This initial training was complemented by his formative experiences at the Arts Students League of New York and Black Mountain College, where he established enduring friendships with influential figures like Robert Rauschenberg, John Cage, and Merce Cunningham. A pivotal moment for Twombly was his 1952 trip to Italy and North Africa with Rauschenberg, funded by a grant from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. This journey allowed Twombly to engage deeply with the rich cultural history that would inform his future artistic endeavors, leading to the creation of significant early pieces. Twombly made his way back to Italy in 1957 and 1958, during which he presented his first solo exhibition in Italy at Galleria La Tartaruga, owned by Plinio De Martiis. In 1959, he married Luisa Tatiana...

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1950s Modern Grant Wood Photography

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Ian SandersonSandrine - Figurative photograph nude fine art print, Contemporary black white, 1999

$4,235

H 40 in W 32.48 in D 0.02 in

Sandrine - Figurative photograph nude fine art print, Contemporary black white

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Sandrine ‘ who was captured on film in...

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1990s Modern Grant Wood Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

George BarrisI29 from The Last Photos, George Barris, hand signed, 1962

$1,750

H 14 in W 11 in

I29 from The Last Photos, George Barris, hand signed

By George Barris

Located in Chatsworth, CA

This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 on Santa Monica Beach in California. This photograph is from a collection entitled "The Last Photos...

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1960s Modern Grant Wood Photography

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Slim AaronsDrinks at Gstaad - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print, 16" x 20"

$3,857

H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in

Drinks at Gstaad - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print, 16" x 20"

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Drinks at Gstaad by Slim Aarons 16" x 20" Digital C-Type Print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. "Drinks at Gstaad" is a Limited Edition Estate ...

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20th Century Modern Grant Wood Photography

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C Print, Digital, Photographic Paper, Color

George BarrisGeorge Barris, "1B" from The Last Photos, photograph from original negative, 1962

$1,695

H 14 in W 11 in

George Barris, "1B" from The Last Photos, photograph from original negative

By George Barris

Located in Chatsworth, CA

This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 on Santa Monica Beach in California. This photograph is from a collection entitled "The Last Photos...

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1960s Modern Grant Wood Photography

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(American) Oil Well Supply company., Ca. 1940?

$2,400

H 9.75 in W 7 in

(American) Oil Well Supply company.

Located in New York, NY

ANONYMOUS. (American) Oil Well Supply company. Dallas TX, Photographer: Richie Photo. Workmen place pipes (iron tubes) in an oil well. Derrick produced by ...

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1940s American Modern Grant Wood Photography

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George BarrisGeorge Barris, "K2" from The Last Photos, photograph from the original negative, 1962

$1,390

H 14 in W 11 in

George Barris, "K2" from The Last Photos, photograph from the original negative

By George Barris

Located in Chatsworth, CA

This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 in the North Hollywood home of Barris' close friend. Taken only two weeks before her death, this p...

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1960s Modern Grant Wood Photography

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Turn of the century parade Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, circa 1900

$250

H 7.49 in W 9.49 in

Turn of the century parade Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Located in Middletown, NY

Gelatin silver print, 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (190 x 241 mm) from the Roland Butler Collection, Press Agent, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (1930s-1960s) Roland Butler Collectio...

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Early 20th Century American Modern Grant Wood Photography

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Find a wide variety of authentic Grant Wood photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Grant Wood in paper, photographic paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1960s and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Grant Wood photography, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Grant Wood photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $148 and tops out at $148, while the average work can sell for $148.

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Questions About Grant Wood Photography

Where is Grant Wood from?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Grant Wood is from Iowa. The American artist was born in Anamosa, Iowa, in 1891 and grew up in nearby Cedar Rapids. Unlike other American regionalist painters like John Steuart Curry and Thomas Hart Benton, Wood never moved East but remained in the Middle West, where he found inspiration for his paintings of prosperous farms and people reflecting idealized American values. He died in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1942, at the age of 51. Find an extraordinary collection of art for sale on 1stDibs.
How much is a Grant Wood painting worth?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
How much a Grant Wood painting is worth varies based on its size, historical significance, condition and other factors. In 2005, his piece Spring Plowing fetched more than $6.9 million at a New York auction. The American artist developed a unique style of his own that treated Midwestern subjects with Gothic overtones, satire and caricature. His paintings have a simple innocence and fantasy that transport the viewer into another world, often that of a child. To learn the estimated value of a particular Wood piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. Find a range of Grant Wood art on 1stDibs.