The male model for “American Gothic” was artist Grant Wood’s what?
Gardener
Minister
Dentist
Plumber
American Gothic is a painting by Grant Wood completed in 1930. It is one of the most familiar images in 20th-century American art, and has been widely parodied in American popular culture. The painting shows a farmer standing beside a woman that has been interpreted to be either his wife or his daughter. The male model for the iconic painting was the Wood’s dentist, Dr. Byron McKeeby. Wood chose McKeeby for his stern, somber appearance, which perfectly complemented the rural aesthetic of the painting. Alongside Dr. McKeeby, Wood’s sister, Nan Wood Graham, posed as the female model, epitomizing the quintessential Midwestern woman with her stoic expression and modest attire.
Correct Answer: Dentist