I love this. I come from a family of farmers and that original painting really did capture the spirit of the hardworking individuals who help keep this country afloat (and, ya know, fed). I've always seen working immigrants as exactly the same. Putting in the work, building a life, establishing themselves in a needed industry. Well done this is amazing.
the Astro van I think is the best detail. when I first got started in carpentry. I got one for $1,500 and it served me with no major repairs for almost 10 years.
FYI, the original 'American Gothic' features a house which was ordered from the Sears-Roebuck catalog, and included the "ornate window" option.
Off topic, but I thought people might find that interesting.
Edit: I am sorry, I've been corrected. Only the windows were ordered from Sears. For what it's worth, I learned this apparently-incorrect fact from Rich Halls documentary 'Working for the American Dream'
crowmami on September 12nd, 2019 at 15:27 UTC »
I love this. I come from a family of farmers and that original painting really did capture the spirit of the hardworking individuals who help keep this country afloat (and, ya know, fed). I've always seen working immigrants as exactly the same. Putting in the work, building a life, establishing themselves in a needed industry. Well done this is amazing.
Shivshanks on September 12nd, 2019 at 16:12 UTC »
the Astro van I think is the best detail. when I first got started in carpentry. I got one for $1,500 and it served me with no major repairs for almost 10 years.
ArtisticProgrammer on September 12nd, 2019 at 16:19 UTC »
FYI, the original 'American Gothic' features a house which was ordered from the Sears-Roebuck catalog, and included the "ornate window" option.
Off topic, but I thought people might find that interesting.
Edit: I am sorry, I've been corrected. Only the windows were ordered from Sears. For what it's worth, I learned this apparently-incorrect fact from Rich Halls documentary 'Working for the American Dream'