The Brush Harrow

Winslow Homer

Created:
Movement:
1885
Realism
key Notes:
Rural labor, atmospheric landscape.
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Dimensions:
30 x 50 1/4 in. (76.2 x 127.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"The Brush Harrow," painted by Winslow Homer in 1892, depicts a rural scene in which a farmer uses a harrow to prepare the land for planting, reflecting the artist's interest in the themes of labor and the American landscape. This work is significant within Homer's oeuvre as it exemplifies his ability to convey the relationship between man and nature, while also highlighting the importance of agricultural practices in the late 19th century United States.

Description of the work:

"The Brush Harrow," painted by Winslow Homer in 1900, depicts a rural landscape characterized by a muted color palette and dynamic brushwork that conveys a sense of movement and texture. The composition features a farmer operating a harrow in a field, with a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky, emphasizing the relationship between man and nature in the agricultural setting.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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The Brush Harrow