American Gothic
by Grant Wood
1930
Oil on Beaver Board
Height: 780 mm (30.70 in); Width: 653 mm (25.70 in)
I think maybe we're supposed to say "cheese" or something.
Cheese? I hate cheese. Actually, I hate everything.
Don't look directly at the camera.
I can't help it. The red light is hard to miss.
Could you smile just a little bit?
I don't see you smiling!
Yeah, well, I'm married to you.
A pitchfork? You're going to hold a pitchfork for this?
This is a gun free zone, I couldn't bring the shotgun.
Why do you have to wear glasses?
I do not know. Why do you have a long neck?
What did you do to your hair?
What did you do to your face?
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Speech Bubbles in Art History Curriculum
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(Girl) why did you have to wear the glasses
(Boy) I do not know why do you have a long neck
Good one!
(Girl) what did you do to your hair ?
(Boy) what did you do to your face
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