“Stone City, Iowa,” created in 1930 by Grant Wood, is an oil painting on wood exemplifying the Regionalism art movement. Measuring 77 x 101.5 cm, this landscape is housed at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
The artwork depicts a serene and meticulously detailed rural scene characterized by rolling hills, lush farmland, and a river bisected by a bridge. The composition features a cluster of buildings—farmhouses, barns, and a prominent stone structure—nestled among verdant trees and cultivated fields. The hills recede into the distance, creating a sense of depth and emphasizing the expansive, pastoral beauty typical of the American Midwest. The use of warm, earthy tones and the meticulous rendering of the land and buildings reflect the simplicity and harmony of rural life, aligning with the principles of the Regionalism movement that sought to portray the American heartland authentically.
