Boston Evening Street Scene, at Corner of Court and Brattle Streets

1857

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Boston Evening Street Scene, at Corner of Court and Brattle Streets is a 1857 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Winslow Homer
When & what style?: 1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a bustling street scene in Boston, with people walking in all directions. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered around a telescope, looking up at the sky. The buildings in the background are tall and have many windows. The painting has a lot of detail, with many different textures and patterns visible. The people in the scene are all dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and the buildings have a classic, historic look. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the Impressionism movement.