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Spring Farm Work - Grafting, by Winslow Homer, 1870

Spring Farm Work - Grafting

Winslow Homer

1870

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Spring Farm Work - Grafting is a 1870 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Winslow Homer
When & what style?
1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

A man sits on a stool under a bare tree, focusing intently on tying something to a branch. His hat is pulled low, and his hands work carefully. In the background, simple farm buildings and a thatched roof peek through the trees. Notice how the artist shows the quiet effort of everyday work, not grand gestures. The scene feels real and grounded, with no extra drama. Want to see more like this? Look up Realism in art.

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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