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American Gothic's Tool
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Grant Wood's iconic painting 'American Gothic' features a stern-looking farmer holding a specific agricultural tool. Many remember this tool slightly differently than what's actually depicted.
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What People Remember
People often remember the farmer in 'American Gothic' holding a rake or a hayfork with many prongs.
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What's Actually True
The farmer in 'American Gothic' is holding a three-pronged pitchfork. Its distinct shape is meant to mimic the gothic arch of the window in the background.
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#art history#american gothic#grant wood#painting#pitchfork
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