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.
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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