The Partner
Two good sports and lifetime performers and companions – My father and mother.
This image was inspired by American Gothic – a painting by Grant Wood from 1930. Portraying a pitchfork-holding farmer and a younger woman (imagined to be his wife or daughter) in front of a house of Carpenter Gothic style, it is one of the most familiar images in 20th century American art.
Wood wanted to depict the traditional roles of men and women as the man is holding a pitchfork symbolizing hand labor. Wood referenced late 19th century photography and posed his sitters in a manner reminiscent of early American portraiture.
The Partner belongs to the following groups:
Compassion, Courage & Friendship, Love & Romance , Portraits in Natural Light, The Fine Art of Photography and The Two Of UsAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
SNik, 3 months ago
awesome work, Robert!
bodymechanic, 3 months ago
rob it reminds me of that america artist whose name eludes me, nice one
Robert Knapman in reply to bodymechanic’s comment, 3 months ago
Grant Wood and the painting was American Gothic. This image is a study for ‘No Home’(see recent posts). I’m trying to think creatively about possibilities.
Von McKnelly, 3 months ago
Sweet twist on Wood’s painting…bravo Robert!
Susan Grissom, 3 months ago
love your models, love their expressions, capturing the austerity of the American gothic
Silvia Ganora, 3 months ago
Great mood here. Wonderful capture.
ferndesign, 3 months ago
awesome i love it well done
Paul Compton, 3 months ago
Clever, amusing and, as usual, well composed and captured Robert.
mayuphoto, 3 months ago
Your creativity connects to your art so deeply. And I can see the deep connection between the models and photographer… :)
Kitsmumma, 3 months ago
This is fantastic Robert, I love it. A modern day version of the original. Excellent concept and perfectly executed. Your models are marvellous.
Robert Knapman, 3 months ago
Thanks everyone for your great comments. I think I may be onto something here. Ok, I’ll come clean, these are my parents (but some of you know that already)...anything ‘art’ and they are there…love em ,)
halftone, 3 months ago
What fabulous characters they are! Great combination, you and your parents!
jerry alcantara, 3 months ago
great shot!
Boadicea, 3 months ago
Love the shot and your parents look like fabulous characters. I cant help thinking though that the impact of the shot would have been increased in portrait format rather than landscape. Thats a personal opinion obviously though.
Irish, 3 months ago
love it
JenniferB, 3 months ago
Jeez… I’m so glad you explained to me earlier about the props and just what a study is, for someone so experienced I’ve led such a shallow, little fucking life! I just know that sooner or later I’d have made an ass of myself by admonishing you for getting a couple of poor, old, homeless people to pose for your photo shoots! :-) It’s true! I’m a dumb-ass, I _sooooooooo would_ have!
Robert Knapman, 3 months ago
ROGL classic hahahahahaha…ha…...funny, cute girl. I’ll b offf to sleep in a minute – long day dragging mattresses around the city (hehe). Have a great rest of your day :)
RDRiccoboni, 3 months ago
You nailed this one Robert, Mr Wood would be proud. Bravo
greenfrog153, 3 months ago
Fantastic image Robert.
ltruskett, 2 months ago
Gorgeous photo…...............beautifully arranged and executed….......
Larry Varley, 2 months ago
Lots of character in this, great work
izzybeth, about 1 month ago
Yes yes yes… Before I read your description, I remembered Grant Wood’s American Gothic. I like this a lot. I will favorite this one. IzzyBeth.
Mugsy, about 1 month ago
So clever!!!!!