top of page
Fort Kearney
Grant Wood's 1930 painting American Gothic is one of the most recognisable artworks of the twentieth century. Lydia Bauman examines the real life inspirations behind this iconic depiction of rural life in America.
Top tips:
Fort Kearny State Historical Park History
For more tips see our Virtual Travellers Group.
Relevant chapters in the novel:
29,30
You can leave comments on each film, join the book club or chat online with fellow Virtual Travellers to exchange experiences, views and even your own photos of locations along the journey.
bottom of page