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Hon. J. L. M. Curry of Alabama, by Winslow Homer, 1860

Hon. J. L. M. Curry of Alabama

Winslow Homer

1860

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Hon. J. L. M. Curry of Alabama is a 1860 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Winslow Homer
When & what style?
1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man in a suit, with a dark jacket and vest over a white shirt and bow tie. He has dark hair and a beard, and is shown from the waist up. The man's expression is serious, and he looks directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is a light color, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The level of detail in the painting suggests that it was created using a realistic style. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.

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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