Family Party Playing at Fox and Geese
1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This shows a snowy yard with kids and adults playing an old game. One kid slides a red block across lines scratched in the snow. The others crouch close, watching the block glide. Homer painted this when he was 21. It’s one of the few early works showing American life, not just portraits. The snow keeps everything bright but soft. Look up Winslow Homer next.
