Crew of the United States Steam-Sloop "Colorado," Shipped at Boston, June 1861

1861

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Marine

Dominant colour

Crew of the United States Steam-Sloop "Colorado," Shipped at Boston, June 1861 is a 1861 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Winslow Homer
When & what style?: 1861 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a group of men standing on a wooden deck, with a large ship in the background. The men are dressed in dark clothing and hats, and they appear to be looking out at something in the distance. The scene is depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the clothing and facial expressions of the men. The background of the image is dominated by the large ship, which is shown in profile. The painting is a notable example of the Impressionism movement, which emphasized capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life.