Folk artist Grandma MOSES was born Anna Mary Robertson MOSES in 1860. She is known for her paintings of rural life in the United States, which she began creating in her 70s. Her work has been featured in many exhibitions and is highly sought after by collectors. MOSES' most famous painting is 'The Old Oaken Bucket, ' which depicts a rural scene with a farmhouse, a barn, and a pond. MOSES' work is an example of folk art, which is art created by people who are not formally trained in the arts. MOSES' work has been credited with helping to popularize folk art in the United States. The name 'MOSES' is derived from the biblical figure of the same name, and is also the name of her husband, Thomas MOSES.