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Juniors, by Winslow Homer, 1857

Juniors

Winslow Homer

1857

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Juniors is a 1857 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Winslow Homer
When & what style?
1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows four men in a dimly lit room. One stands holding a glass, gesturing while talking. The others sit: one leans back with a book, another rests his chin on his hand, and the last looks bored. Shelves hold odd objects—skulls, a deer head, and a small statue. A woman in the background sorts papers at a desk. The title *Juniors* hints these might be young professionals or students. The sketch’s rough lines and dark shadows give it a quick, sketchy feel. Look up Realism 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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