How Classic Paintings Influence ‘American Gothic ... The piece often referred to as a “Victorian Mona Lisa,” is an oil painting of the artist’s mom.

Madonna and Child in a Gothic Niche, (painting) American Art Museum. Object Details artist DaFabriano, Gentile 1370-1450 Notes Appears in exhibition catalog as entry no. 60 GENTILE DA FABRIANO (signed ...

“American Gothic” had its coming-out party on Oct. 30, 1930, 75 years ago today. That day a jury for the Art Institute of Chicago’s 43rd annual exhibition of American paintings and sculpture ...

Grant Wood, one of Iowa's most famous artists, based his iconic 1930 painting, "American Gothic," on a unique home in the small town of Eldon, on the banks of the Des Moines River in southeastern ...

The house in Eldon, Iowa, that inspired Grant Wood’s “American Gothic.” Wood’s sister Nan and Cedar Rapids dentist Byron McKeeby posed for the iconic painting.

Jeremy Clarkson has unveiled a special portrait painted to mark his 64th birthday.. The Clarkson's Farm star posed for award-winning portrait artist Louise Pragnell, in a picture inspired by Grant ...

RAGBRAI riders packed the grounds of the 19th-century home that inspired one of America's most famous paintings.

RAGBRAI riders packed the grounds of the 19th-century home that inspired one of America's most famous paintings. ... The real American Gothic House was built in the 1880s.