American gothic

The painting ‘American Gothic’ by Grant Wood shows a very unhappy couple that has been married for a very long time. It seems that they may even think that it has been longer than it actually has been. They are standing in front of their farm house, by the looks of it they have taken good care of the house. It has flowers and cute curtains, which show that she is probably a good housekeeper, and wife. It looks as if she is looking somewhere off to their left, maybe she is distracted by something or someone. Her eyes are cold and calculating, and look as if they either hold secrets, or could do great evil. Her hair is very neat and tidy, except for one hair, which is loose and falls at her neck. This could symbolize that she once had a happy countenance, and that her practical husband squashed her dreams and joy. The couple looks worn, as if they have had to work very hard for what they earned, as if they have lived a life full of hardship. Overall, they don’t look happy, or warm. I definitely wouldn’t want to spend any time with them.