Husking the Corn in New England

1858

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Husking the Corn in New England is a 1858 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Winslow Homer
When & what style?: 1858 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a crowded barn where people are husking corn by hand. Men and women sit on hay, some talking, others working with corn. A few stand, holding tools or bundles. The room is dim, with light coming through high windows. Everyone looks busy, but some kids play nearby. Notice how the artist packed so many people into one scene—no one is left out. The title tells us this is a slice of farm life in New England. Check out Realism next to see more art that focuses on everyday scenes like this.