This characteristically American photograph feels like a silent sequel to Grant Wood's iconic painting "American Gothic, 1930". The people of America's pastoral past are noticeably absent, leaving an emblem of their culture to memorialize a now forgotten way of life. While this image was made over half a century ago, its spirit carries an ever larger presence.
This vintage silver gelatin print is signed (early capitalized signature) in pencil mount recto. Titled and dated in pencil mount verso. Tice began adding print dates c. 1973; this rare vintage print does not bear a print date, indicating that it was likely printed before 1973.