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Meadowbrook Parsonage, by Winslow Homer, 1860

Meadowbrook Parsonage

Winslow Homer

1860

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Meadowbrook Parsonage 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 shows a serene scene of a house surrounded by trees and a fence. The house is white with a dark roof, and the trees are lush and green. In the foreground, there's a path leading up to the house, with some bushes and grass on either side. The painting has a calm and peaceful atmosphere, with soft colors and gentle brushstrokes. The artist has captured the play of light and shadow on the trees and the house, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement, which emphasizes capturing the fleeting effects of light and color.

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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