Artwork
A Boston Watering-Cart
A Boston Watering-Cart is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.1342
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
Overview
Winslow Homer's 'A Boston Watering-Cart' is a print created in 1857, showcasing the artist's early work as a commercial illustrator. It is one of his earliest endeavors in capturing urban life.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a horse-drawn watering cart on a city street, likely used for street cleaning in Boston. People in contemporary attire are shown walking nearby, going about their daily business.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by simple lines and shading, capturing a moment in daily life. The straightforward representation of an everyday scene is reminiscent of Realist artistic tendencies.
History & Provenance
The print bears the text 'C.F. HOVEY & CO.' at the top and 'A BOSTON WATERING-CART' at the bottom, suggesting a connection to the Boston firm and confirming the scene's location.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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