Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln Entering the Senate Chamber before the Inauguration
1861
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1861
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln Entering the Senate Chamber before the Inauguration is a 1861 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two men in suits shaking hands in a room with other men watching. One man holds a hat and gloves, while the other stands with his hands clasped. Chairs and a table are scattered around, and everyone looks serious. The artist drew this as a quick sketch, so the lines are rough and the details simple. The scene looks like an important moment, but the drawing focuses on the moment itself, not fancy details. If you like this style, check out Realism in art—it’s all about showing life as it is, not glamorous.
