Fresh Eggs

Fresh Eggs

Winslow Homer

1874

gouache

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

A woman in a long black dress with white polka dots stands in a barn-like space. She holds a basket of eggs, looking down. Two chickens with bright red combs stand nearby. The walls are rough wood, and a wooden barrel sits in the corner. Light streams in from the right, casting shadows. The loose brushstrokes and bright colors focus on everyday life, not details. This style makes the scene feel quick and alive, like a snapshot. Next, look up Realism to see how other artists captured ordinary moments like this.

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