The Partner

Robert Knapman

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.

The Partner belongs to the following groups:

Compassion, Courage & Friendship, Elderly , Love & Romance , Portraits in Natural Light, The Fine Art of Photography and The Human Condition Available for sale as

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The Partner by Robert Knapman
The Partner by Robert Knapman
  • SNik

    SNik

    awesome work, Robert!

  • bodymechanic

    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

    Von McKnelly

    Sweet twist on Wood’s painting…bravo Robert!

  • Susan Grissom

    Susan Grissom

    love your models, love their expressions, capturing the austerity of the American gothic

  • Silvia Ganora

    Silvia Ganora

    Great mood here. Wonderful capture.

  • ferndesign

    ferndesign

    awesome i love it well done

  • Paul Compton

    Paul Compton

    Clever, amusing and, as usual, well composed and captured Robert.

  • mayuphoto

    mayuphoto

    Your creativity connects to your art so deeply. And I can see the deep connection between the models and photographer… :)

  • Kitsmumma

    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

    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

    halftone

    What fabulous characters they are! Great combination, you and your parents!

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    great shot!

  • Boadicea

    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

    Irish

    love it

  • JenniferB

    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

    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

    RDRiccoboni

    You nailed this one Robert, Mr Wood would be proud. Bravo

  • greenfrog153

    greenfrog153

    Fantastic image Robert.

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett

    Gorgeous photo…...............beautifully arranged and executed….......

  • Larry Varley

    Larry Varley

    Lots of character in this, great work

  • izzybeth

    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

    Mugsy

    So clever!!!!!

  • Carole Felmy

    Carole Felmy

    Cool composition, your parents look awesome, they do pose perfectly for this shot !

  • Shannon Byous Ruddy

    Shannon Byous ...

    This is awesome! They’re great!

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    brilliant. what fantastic posing and composition. ;-)

  • Robert Knapman replied

    Thanks – my parents are such good sports too :)

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    ahahaha that is FANTASTIC. so well done, and i love it your parents join in.

  • Robert Knapman

    Robert Knapman

    Hey cheers Mr Teeth. They can’t help themselves sometimes – it’s in the blood :)

  • stephanie clifton

    stephanie clifton

    lucky boy/man to have folks such as these…to have folks at all, i think.

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    so well done Robert – love how you’ve shot this!

  • Isa Rodriguez

    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

    Joanne Bradley

    Fantastic! Noticed it right away in the feed, excellent composition! Your parents are priceless!

  • Kseniya Nelasova

    Kseniya Nelasova

    excellent work!

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