Warm Afternoon

Warm Afternoon

Winslow Homer

1878

gouache

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with sheep resting in a grassy field. A small stream runs through the middle, and a few more sheep graze in the distance. A big tree stands near the water, and the sky is soft and pale with a few clouds. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a fresh, almost sketchy feel. The colors are simple—greens, yellows, and browns—with a little blue in the sky. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.

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