The Partner
Taken in natural light
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.
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SNik
awesome work, Robert!
bodymechanic
rob it reminds me of that america artist whose name eludes me, nice one
Robert Knapman replied
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
Sweet twist on Wood’s painting…bravo Robert!
Susan Grissom
love your models, love their expressions, capturing the austerity of the American gothic
Silvia Ganora
Great mood here. Wonderful capture.
ferndesign
awesome i love it well done
Paul Compton
Clever, amusing and, as usual, well composed and captured Robert.
mayuphoto
Your creativity connects to your art so deeply. And I can see the deep connection between the models and photographer… :)
Kitsmumma
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
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
What fabulous characters they are! Great combination, you and your parents!
jerry alcantara
great shot!
Boadicea
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
love it
JenniferB
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
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
You nailed this one Robert, Mr Wood would be proud. Bravo
greenfrog153
Fantastic image Robert.
ltruskett
Gorgeous photo…...............beautifully arranged and executed….......
Larry Varley
Lots of character in this, great work
izzybeth
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
So clever!!!!!
Carole Felmy
Cool composition, your parents look awesome, they do pose perfectly for this shot !
Shannon Byous ...
This is awesome! They’re great!
aglaia b
brilliant. what fantastic posing and composition. ;-)
Robert Knapman replied
Thanks – my parents are such good sports too :)
MuscularTeeth
ahahaha that is FANTASTIC. so well done, and i love it your parents join in.
Robert Knapman
Hey cheers Mr Teeth. They can’t help themselves sometimes – it’s in the blood :)
stephanie clifton
lucky boy/man to have folks such as these…to have folks at all, i think.
Paul Vanzella
so well done Robert – love how you’ve shot this!
Isa Rodriguez
so fantastic!!!!! o , how wonderful that this is mom and dad, they sure are fantastic sports.. they love you bunches I know .. great wonderful rendition of this famous artwork.. fav yep
Joanne Bradley
Fantastic! Noticed it right away in the feed, excellent composition! Your parents are priceless!
Kseniya Nelasova
excellent work!