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Gordon Parks — American Gothic, Washington D.C.
Gordon Parks

American Gothic, Washington D.C.

Gordon Parks's reinterpretation of Grant Wood's American Gothic features an African American woman in Washington D.C., challenging the original painting's imagery. This powerful gelatin silver print addresses themes of race, identity, and American history.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
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Auction House · Phillips

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October 12, 2022

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Gordon Parks, American Gothic, Washington D.C.

Gordon Parks's reinterpretation of Grant Wood's American Gothic features an African American woman in Washington D.C., challenging the original painting's imagery. This powerful gelatin silver print addresses themes of race, identity, and American history.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Conceptual Photography, Washington D.C., Gelatin Silver Print, Gordon Parks, Social Commentary, Political Art, American Identity, Portrait Photography, Race, Black and White

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Art Institute of Chicago