American Gothic, 1930 (C20th AD), (oil on beaver board) by Artist: Wood, Grant (1891-1942) / American.
American Gothic is a renowned painting created by American artist Grant Wood. Completed in 1930 it has become one of the most iconic and recognizable works of American art. The painting portrays a farmer and his daughter standing in front of a Gothic-style farmhouse. The figures are depicted in a stern and serious manner with the farmer holding a pitchfork and the daughter clad in a simple dress. The composition is characterized by its sharp lines somber tones and meticulous attention to detail. Wood intended to capture the essence of rural America with the painting often interpreted as an embodiment of hard work stoicism and the idealized values of the American heartland. American Gothic continues to captivate audiences with its evocative imagery and enduring symbolism.
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