Yet Grant insisted that American Gothic was a tribute, not a sendup. In a 1941 letter to a fan, he explained as much, writing: I did not intend this painting as a satire.

Arts ‘American Gothic’, famous piece by artist Grant Wood, is displayed to visitors at the Art Institute of Chicago Wood finished his painting in 1930, and it drew immediate public interest ...

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In addition to the 26-foot “American Gothic” art piece, 10 life-size bronze sculptures of people will also be placed at various locations along Saginaw’s riverfront area.

Now, finally, it's here. "American Gothic," which hasn't been in Washington in 40 years, goes on view today at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.