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On the Beach - Two are Company, Three are None, by Winslow Homer, 1872

On the Beach - Two are Company, Three are None

Winslow Homer

1872

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

On the Beach - Two are Company, Three are None is a 1872 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Winslow Homer
When & what style?
1872 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

A woman in a long dress stands on a sandy beach, holding a parasol and a fan. Behind her, the ocean stretches out with gentle waves. To the side, a small boat sits half-buried in the sand, and a person is crouched near it. Notice how the artist used simple lines and shading to show light and shadow. The scene feels quiet and everyday, like a moment frozen in time. If you like this style, check out Realism to see more paintings that focus on ordinary life.

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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