American Gothic was painted by Grant Wood in 1930. Grant Wood was born in Iowa, than later moved to Gran Rapids after the passing of his father. While working as an apprentice in a metal shop he attended art school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His inspiration for this painting came about after a trip to Iowa in 1930. Initial reception of his painting was considered as a satirical work of art, out to make fun of small town folks. There are many fictional aspects of his painting to include, the dress of the individuals, and the time correlation between the time period the painting is set in, and his actual perception of what he wanted the paintings outcome to present. Grant Woods painting "American Gothic" resides at the Art Institute of Chicago, in Chicago, Illinois. I will Criticize
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In the painting I see a man, and a woman. One slightly older than the other, they both are wearing attire you would find in the 19th century. The man is holding a 3 pronged pitchfork in the upward position, and is grasping the pitch fork just below where the wood handle and metal prongs meet. The jacket that the man is wearing over his overalls looks as though it may be some sort of dress attire. Behind the two people in the background is a gothic style house with white siding, and a light brown roof. The 2nd story window looks as if it is a church window with black 19th century drapes hanging in the window itself. Above the second story window you will find what looks to be the base of a lightning rod sitting on the crest of the roof. To the left of the woman is an overhang for the porch. The porch itself seems to wrap around the entire house. On the porch to the left of the woman you can see two plants which are in pots sitting on the floor of the porch. Behind the plants looks to be a door with the similar texture of the first story windows. It also looks as if there is some sort of cloth rolled up to act
In the painting I see a man, and a woman. One slightly older than the other, they both are wearing attire you would find in the 19th century. The man is holding a 3 pronged pitchfork in the upward position, and is grasping the pitch fork just below where the wood handle and metal prongs meet. The jacket that the man is wearing over his overalls looks as though it may be some sort of dress attire. Behind the two people in the background is a gothic style house with white siding, and a light brown roof. The 2nd story window looks as if it is a church window with black 19th century drapes hanging in the window itself. Above the second story window you will find what looks to be the base of a lightning rod sitting on the crest of the roof. To the left of the woman is an overhang for the porch. The porch itself seems to wrap around the entire house. On the porch to the left of the woman you can see two plants which are in pots sitting on the floor of the porch. Behind the plants looks to be a door with the similar texture of the first story windows. It also looks as if there is some sort of cloth rolled up to act