Grant Woods American Gothic - Essay Example

If she is the daughter of the man in the painting, then the painting can be interpreted in another way, the painting goes to show that she has no control of her life and she is dominated by her father, she should have got married long back but that’s not quite the case when one looks at the painting. Age has taken a toll on the woman in the painting and she should have got married long back, the same is probably making her depressed and reluctant to make eye contact. In this picture, the husband has a stern serious look on his face, which represents his position as a provider.

This also could represent an angry farmer who has worked too many years in the fields and would like to retire from his duties. Unfortunately, I haven’t done any research regarding this picture and feel if I did look at what other people were saying it may change my own representation. I haven’t heard any background on this particular picture, but I have seen it many times.When I look at the painting, I think of the Amish culture, the women with their hair back, straight-laced and abiding, having no voice as far as family decision making is concerned.

The men with their serious duties as a provider, having most of the authority in regards to household and discussions are concerned. Many people continue to live in this way, but most are in rural areas of the country. The painter has depicted a painting that can be seen in a variety of ways. This representation of a man and women allow the viewer an open pallet for interpretation and imagination. If I had to label a title on this painting it would say “An American Couple.” I am not sure why I chose that but it was the first vision I created. (464)