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American Gothic

By Grant Wood


Grant Wood's "American Gothic" was originally entered into a competition at the Art Institute of Chicago, where it barely won a bronze medal, though was promptly acquired by the museum. The painting features a stern-looking farmer standing beside a woman often mistaken for his wife, though Wood intended her to be his daughter. The man was modeled after Wood's own dentist, while the woman was portrayed by the artist's sister.

Behind them is a small white house in Eldon, Iowa, featuring a distinctive Gothic-style window that inspired the painting's title. Though some viewers saw "American Gothic" as a satire of rural American life, Wood insisted it was meant to reflect the strength and resilience of Midwesterners during the Great Depression.

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   USA - Cities (Geography)
   North America (Geography)
   U.S. History (History)
   African-American (History)
   Native American (History)
   U.S.A. People (People)
   American Literature (Literature)
   USA (Sports)
   American Football (Sports)
   U.S. Government (World)
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3. Author a quiz using one of these formats:
   
   
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Get one quiz online this month meeting at least one of the requirements above and you will get an unframed version of this painting added to your Authoring Gallery!

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