Harvest Scene

Winslow Homer

Created:
Movement:
1873
Realism
key Notes:
Rural Labor, American Realism
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Dimensions:
10 x 24 in. (25.4 x 61 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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story of the work:

"Harvest Scene," created by Winslow Homer in 1873, depicts a rural landscape with figures engaged in the process of gathering crops, reflecting the artist's interest in the American countryside and its labor. The painting is characterized by Homer's use of light and color to convey the warmth of the harvest season, and it is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Description of the work:

"Harvest Scene" by Winslow Homer, created in 1873, depicts a rural landscape characterized by a vibrant palette and dynamic brushwork that captures the essence of agricultural labor. The composition features figures engaged in the harvest, set against a backdrop of golden fields and a clear sky, emphasizing the interplay between human activity and the natural environment.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Harvest Scene