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Grandma Moses
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Anna Mary Robertson Moses fan account. Renowned American folk artist who started her career in earnest at 78 years young.
1860-1961
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Sugaring Off https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/sugaring-off-1943
"Sugaring Off" by Grandma Moses depicts a lively winter scene capturing the traditional process of maple sugaring in a rural American village. The artwork is characterized by its vibrant colors, bustling activity, and sense of community, reflective of Moses' nostalgic recollection of 19th-century rural life.
February 18, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Checkered House https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/not_detected_251621
"Checkered House" by Grandma Moses charmingly depicts a rural scene bustling with activity, featuring a distinctive house with a checkered pattern surrounded by trees and horse-drawn carriages. The artwork reflects Anna Mary Robertson Moses's signature style, characterized by vivid colors and an impression of life in the American countryside.
February 17, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Halloween https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/halloween-1955
In this whimsical painting titled "Halloween" by Grandma Moses, the scene is vibrant with autumnal colors and lively activity as children play among swirling leaves and approaching nightfall. Known for her folk art style, Grandma Moses captures the festive spirit of rural life with houses, trees, and figures that reflect the simplicity and joy of everyday moments.
February 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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The Quilting Bee https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/the-quilting-bee
"The Quilting Bee" by Grandma Moses depicts a lively gathering of women and children in a communal space, showcasing the social and collaborative nature of quilting in rural communities. The vibrant colors and bustling activity capture the essence of folk art, encapsulating nostalgia and warmth characteristic of Moses's work.
February 15, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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The Spring in Evening https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/not_detected_251623
"The Spring in Evening" by Grandma Moses depicts a serene rural landscape with rolling hills, a winding river, and a farmer tilling the field with a horse-drawn plow. Known for her folk art style, Grandma Moses captures the simplicity and beauty of country life, portraying vibrant natural scenes that evoke nostalgic charm.
February 14, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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A Beautiful World https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/a-beautiful-world-1948
"A Beautiful World" by Grandma Moses depicts a serene rural landscape where quaint farmhouses and lush fields stretch toward distant hills under a tranquil sky. Known for her folk art style, Grandma Moses captures the charm of pastoral life with vibrant colors and intricate details, evoking a nostalgic sense of Americana.
February 13, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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The Rainbow https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/the-rainbow-1961
"The Rainbow" by Grandma Moses depicts a pastoral landscape bustling with rural activity beneath a vibrant arching rainbow. This artwork reflects Moses' signature style, characterized by nostalgic scenes of Americana, detailed vignettes of communal farm life, and serene natural settings.
February 12, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Christmas at Home https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/christmas-at-home
"Christmas at Home" captures a lively holiday gathering set in a cozy living room, replete with a decorated tree, Santa Claus, and families joyfully celebrating together. This piece by Grandma Moses, known for her vibrant depictions of rural American life, evokes warmth and a sense of community.
February 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Shenandoah Valley (1861 News of the Battle) https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/shenandoah-valley-1938
"Shenandoah Valley (1861 News of the Battle)" by Grandma Moses depicts a serene rural landscape contrasted with the poignant historical context of a battle. Known for her folk art style, Grandma Moses captures community life and natural beauty, blending everyday scenes with historical events.
February 9, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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Mt. Nebo on the Hill https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/mt-nebo-on-the-hill-1940
"Mt. Nebo on the Hill" is a charming embroidery piece by Grandma Moses, depicting a serene rural landscape with rustic homes surrounded by lush greenery and colorful trees. The artist's signature style of capturing idyllic American countryside scenes shines through in this detailed and textured work, showcasing her folk art charm.
February 8, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Apple Butter Making https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/apple-butter-making-1947
"Apple Butter Making" by Grandma Moses is a charming depiction of a lively rural community gathering for the traditional preparation of apple butter. Set against a vibrant landscape, the artwork captures the simple joys and collaborative spirit of country life with distinctive, naive stylistic elements characteristic of Moses's folk art.
February 7, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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Early Springtime on the Farm https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/not_detected_251629
"Early Springtime on the Farm" by Grandma Moses beautifully captures the transition from winter to spring, depicting a rural landscape where snow is beginning to melt, revealing hints of greenery. The scene features animals, farmhouses, and a horse-drawn carriage, showcasing Moses's signature folk art style that celebrates simple, country life.
February 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Catching the Turkey https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/not_detected_251643
"Catching the Turkey" by Grandma Moses depicts a lively winter scene filled with community activity, capturing the charm of rural life with a sense of nostalgia and cheer. The artwork showcases figures bustling in the snow, surrounded by quaint buildings and lively characters, illustrating the artist's signature folk-art style.
February 5, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Wash Day https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/wash-day-1945
"Wash Day" by Grandma Moses captures a nostalgic rural scene where villagers engage in washing and hanging laundry, surrounded by idyllic farm buildings. Grandma Moses' distinctive folk art style emphasizes simplicity and community, reflecting her later-life interest in celebrating the everyday joys of rural American life.
February 4, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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Taking in the Laundry https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/taking-in-the-laundry-1951
"Taking in the Laundry" by Grandma Moses depicts a quaint rural scene, brimming with vibrant colors, of women collecting clothes from a line in a breezy landscape. The painting reflects Grandma Moses' nostalgic style, capturing the simplicity and community of American farm life from her own memories.
February 3, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Checkered House https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/checkered-house-1943
Checkered House
February 2, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Hoosick Valley (From the Window) https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/hoosick-valley-from-the-window-1946
"Hoosick Valley (From the Window)" by Grandma Moses captures a pastoral landscape as seen from a window, featuring rolling hills and grazing cows that evoke rural American life. The characteristic style reflects Moses' folk art approach, with a bright palette and meticulous detail that celebrates the simple beauty of the countryside.
February 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Winter https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/winter
"Winter" by Grandma Moses depicts a serene rural landscape blanketed in snow, characterized by lively depictions of village life with people and animals going about their daily activities. Known for her folk art style, Grandma Moses captures the nostalgic charm and simplicity of country living in the early 20th century.
January 31, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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The Burning of Troy in 1862 https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/the-burning-of-troy-in-1862-1943
"The Burning of Troy in 1862," by Grandma Moses, vividly captures a bridge engulfed in flames set against a backdrop of a quaint village and rolling hills. Known for her charming and detailed folk art style, Grandma Moses renders the dramatic scene with vibrant colors and dynamic composition, reflecting the historical event with a touch of whimsy and nostalgia.
January 30, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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So Long Till Next Year https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/so-long-till-next-year-1960
"So Long Till Next Year," part of Grandma Moses' collection, captures a whimsical winter night featuring Santa Claus and his reindeer flying past a quaint countryside home. The piece showcases Moses' signature folk art style with its rich colors, detailed landscape, and a charming, nostalgic nod to festive traditions.
January 29, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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Checkered House https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/not_detected_251622
"Checkered House" by Grandma Moses showcases a vibrant rural scene with its distinctive red and white checkered house, surrounded by lively villagers, horses, and wagons. Known for her folk art style, Grandma Moses captures the simplicity and charm of country life set against a picturesque landscape of rolling hills and bright greenery.
January 28, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Eagle Bridge Hotel https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/eagle-bridge-hotel-1959
"Eagle Bridge Hotel" by Grandma Moses depicts a lively rural scene with a bustling hotel at the forefront, surrounded by horse-drawn carriages and a steam train in a pastoral landscape. Known for her charming portrayal of rural American life, Grandma Moses captures the simplicity and vibrancy of community gatherings in the early 20th century.
January 27, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Let Me Help https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/let-me-help
"Let Me Help" by Grandma Moses captures a charming winter landscape bustling with villagers engaged in seasonal activities, set against a backdrop of snow-laden trees and rustic architecture. Renowned for her folk art style, Grandma Moses began painting in her late seventies, creating nostalgic scenes infused with warmth and simplicity.
January 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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The Thunderstorm https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/the-thunderstorm-1948
"The Thunderstorm" by Grandma Moses depicts a rural scene with villagers hastening to seek shelter as dark, swirling clouds gather overhead, capturing the tension and energy of an impending storm. Known for her folk art style, Grandma Moses imbues the landscape with vivid earthy tones and expressive figures, evoking a sense of nostalgia and connection to simpler times in American pastoral life.
January 25, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Country Fair https://www.wikiart.org/en/grandma-moses/country-fair-1950
In "Country Fair," Grandma Moses captures a vibrant and bustling rural scene filled with small-town charm, showcasing various activities and people engaged in festivities against a rolling countryside backdrop. Her distinctive style brings to life the dynamic social atmosphere and community spirit of early 20th-century American life.
January 24, 2026 at 12:13 PM