American Gothic

"American Gothic" is an iconic painting by Grant Wood, completed in 1930. It depicts a stern-faced farmer and his daughter standing in front of their Carpenter Gothic-style home in rural Iowa. The painting's realistic style and the figures' somber expressions have made it a cultural icon, often parodied and referenced in popular culture. While Wood intended to portray a positive image of rural life, the painting's ambiguity has led to various interpretations, including satire of Midwestern values and a commentary on social class and gender roles.

American Gothic (1930) by Grant Wood

Palette: Waldgeist by Acid Burritos.