1887
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Scouts is a 1887 graphite by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
Two men in military uniforms sit on horses on a dirt path. The trees around them are tall and thin, with pale green leaves. One man wears a light hat and a dark jacket, while the other has a red scarf tied around his neck. The sky above is soft and cloudy, with a light blue tint. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a sketchy, unfinished look. This style was often used to capture moments as they happened. Next, check out watercolor to see how artists use this medium to create light and movement.
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
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