American Gothic - The real deal

At some point in time, you've all seen a copy of this painting,arguably the most recognizable painting by an American artist ever,but what about the people in the painting?Were they real?  Did they exist?  Were they really husband and wife?
Well, here they are.

Nan Wood Graham and Byron McKeeby.

Not married, not husband and wife,

and surprisingly, not to be portrayed [in the artist's mind]

as husband and wife, but father and daughter instead.

Both from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the woman is actuallythe artist's sister.  The man is his local dentist.
Who knew?  Not me...
For more info, visit the link below.
Link: American Gothic Models

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