Snap the Whip
Winslow Homer
key Notes:
Childhood play, rural innocence.
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Dimensions:
56.8 cm × 91.4 cm
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Beginner
New game
story of the work:
"Snap the Whip," painted by Winslow Homer in 1872, depicts a group of boys playing a traditional children's game in a rural setting, symbolizing themes of innocence and the simplicity of post-Civil War American life. The work is notable for its dynamic composition and use of light, reflecting Homer's interest in capturing the vitality and spontaneity of youth.
Description of the work:
"Snap the Whip" by Winslow Homer, painted in 1872, depicts a group of barefoot boys playing a game in a rural landscape, characterized by its dynamic composition and vibrant use of color. The painting captures the spontaneity and innocence of childhood through the boys' animated poses against a backdrop of a red schoolhouse and expansive, verdant fields.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Manually Sourced
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