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Green Apples, by Winslow Homer, 1868

Green Apples

Winslow Homer

1868

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Green Apples is a 1868 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Winslow Homer
When & what style?
1868 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This drawing shows two boys in a grassy field. One stands tall, reaching up to pick apples from a tree branch. He wears a cap and striped pants. The other boy sits nearby, holding a basket, looking down. The background has a small house and wildflowers. Notice how the artist used simple lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel real. The title, *Green Apples*, hints at the season and the boys’ work. Look up Realism next to see how artists showed everyday life this way.

About the artist

Portrait of Winslow Homer
Artist

Winslow Homer

Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.

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