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Saved, by Winslow Homer, 1889

Saved

Winslow Homer

1889

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Saved is a 1889 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Winslow Homer
When & what style?
1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a person clinging to a dog as they’re pulled through the air by a rope. The background is a rough, stormy sky with jagged clouds. The person’s face is pale, and their grip on the dog looks desperate. The dog’s fur is wild, and its legs dangle as it struggles to stay close. The scene feels tense and urgent, like something dangerous just happened. If you like this kind of dramatic moment, look up Realism next.

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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