American Gothic
ArtistGrant Wood
Year1930
MediumOil on canvas
LocationArt Institute of Chicago
About American Gothic
The models were Woods dentist and his sister, not a farming couple. The house in Eldon, Iowa still stands. The pitchfork is repeated in the overalls and window. Many Iowans were offended, thinking they were being mocked. Woods sister claimed they were father and daughter, not husband and wife.