*** Handmade and dispatched locally! *** I print, frame and make art prints all around the world. I will make your print locally and deliver locally with your normal post or courier service. This means your print will usually arrive in 2-3 working days and ensures you receive it in perfect condition. (Plus, it reduces CO2 emissions by not flying art prints half way around the world!) *** Art personalisation *** This art print can be personalised to make it truly unique. I will add a short message to the map that perfectly blends in. This is perfect for anniversaries, housewarmings, leaving gifts, and more. Please add this product to your basket before you checkout: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1257156692/map-personalisation-add-on-item-please. Get in touch if you want to discuss an unusual or complex personalisation. have personalised thousands of artworks over the years - I can almost certainly help you. *** Intro *** Established in 1984, the Unique Maps Co. sources the world's finest and rarest old maps from libraries and private collections around the world. I restore the maps in my workshop and then reproduce, customise and frame them to suit my customers' needs. I guarantee that you cannot find higher quality maps anywhere else. *** About this art print *** American Gothic, first painted in 1930, is one of the most iconic and recognizable works by Grant Wood. This striking painting captures the stoic, stern faces of a farmer and his daughter standing in front of their modest, gothic-style home, encapsulating a sense of rural American life during the Great Depression. And now, you can bring the meticulous detail and evocative emotion of American Gothic into your own home with a unique, personalized art print. Your art will be handcrafted at The Unique Maps Co. workshop, and then printed on gorgeously thick archival matte paper that won't fade or wrinkle for decades to come. Grant Wood was an American painter born in Anamosa, Iowa, who became a prominent figure in the Regionalist art movement. Wood's work stands out for its depiction of the rural American Midwest, using intricate detail and a touch of satire to comment on the life and times of his subjects. American Gothic is particularly notable for its portrayal of American resilience and steadfastness in the face of economic hardship. Wood's use of sharp, defined lines and a muted color palette helps convey the gravity and seriousness of his characters, making this work a profound statement on Americana. This print would make a timeless gift for any occasion—be it Christmas, Father's Day, Mother's Day, a housewarming, or even a farewell present for a colleague. Anyone with an appreciation for American art and history, or who simply enjoys the profound, stoic beauty of Wood's masterpiece, will cherish this addition to their art collection . If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes. You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation. You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork. The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this art print. I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch. This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.