A Traveler and his Cat exploring America.





Saturday, February 28, 2015

American Gothic


From the Archives - Iowa 2012

Seeing the covered bridges of Madison County (yesterday's post) was one thing but I really enjoyed being able to see the house featured in the famous painting by Grant Wood.
You couldn't go into the house for someone lives in it presently,

but they do have a very nice visitors center next door.

Now does the house seems familiar?

 This is an interesting read if you wish to do so.
Click on the images to enlarge and read easier.


 The two people used for the painting.  
At least read the The Models for the Painting in the above sign.
Still grumpy after all those years.




10 comments:

biebkriebels said...

I wouldn't be happy when I had a brother who painted me like that dull girl :) The dentist however didn't feel happy either I read. It has become a famous painting and it has something intriguing.

s.c said...

And then to think its only one window to make the style. Nice post John.

EG CameraGirl said...

I enjoyed this post, John. Fun to see the photos of the house and models as well as the famous painting.

Karen said...

Really interesting, John. The painting now takes on new meanings for me.

Linda Kay said...

John, how fun to read something I knew nothing about except to see the picture in its complete stage. Nice to know the background.

TexWisGirl said...

i love that the house actually exists! the two models made ME smile, even if they didn't. :)

i have a magnet on my fridge with an 'updated' version of iowans - both gabbing on their cell phones.

RedPat said...

That's wonderful!

Jeanne said...

Wow... I knew none of this. How very interesting!!

Randy said...

That is too cool.

Rose said...

Oh, wow, never even thought about the house still being there.