Artwork
On the Beach at Long Branch - The Children's Hour
On the Beach at Long Branch - The Children's Hour is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.1322
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
Overview
On the Beach at Long Branch – The Children’s Hour is a 1874 print by Winslow Homer, capturing a serene coastal scene with women and children engaged in leisure activities on a beach.
Subject & Meaning
The print focuses on everyday life, depicting a group of women, including one with a baby and another with an umbrella, and children in simpler attire, conveying a sense of tranquility and domesticity in a public setting.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases attention to detail in costumes and environment, with effective use of light and shadow to create depth and atmosphere, anticipating elements of Impressionism.
History & Provenance
Created by Winslow Homer, an American artist who transitioned from commercial illustration to renowned landscape and marine painting, with a notable body of watercolors and oils documenting coastal life.
Context
Reflects late 19th-century American leisure activities and the growing popularity of beach resorts like Long Branch, capturing the era's social dynamics and fashion.
Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
