Artwork
Chestnutting
Chestnutting is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.1387
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
Overview
Chestnutting is a 1870 print by Winslow Homer, an American artist known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows two children gathering chestnuts in a wooded area, a theme that reflects Homer's interest in rural American life.
Technique & Style
Homer's technique in Chestnutting is characterized by a dense handling of the medium, a skill he developed after transitioning from commercial illustration.
History & Provenance
Chestnutting is among Homer's studio works from this period, produced after he had established himself as a painter.
Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
