1861
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Seeing the Old Year Out is a 1861 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image shows a busy New Year’s Eve party split into two scenes. On the left, people in fancy clothes are toasting with wine glasses, laughing, and standing around a table. On the right, a group sits in a church or hall, watching a clock strike midnight. Above them, cherubs and a dome add a festive touch. The title *Seeing the Old Year Out* hints this is about celebrating the end of 1860. Notice how the artist used shadows and light to give depth to the crowd—it’s not just flat lines. If you like this, check out Realism for more paintings that show everyday life plainly.
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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