Artwork
Camp Meeting Sketches: Cooking
Camp Meeting Sketches: Cooking is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.1357.a
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
Overview
Camp Meeting Sketches: Cooking is a print by Winslow Homer, created in 1858 as part of a series of genre scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a communal outdoor scene where food is being prepared, capturing a moment of everyday American life.
Technique & Style
The work reflects Homer's early style, characterized by weight and density, traits he developed through his studio oil painting practice.
History & Provenance
Homer produced this work early in his career, before he became known for his marine subjects, and it represents his initial focus on genre scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
