Thanksgiving Day - Ways and Means

1858

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Thanksgiving Day - Ways and Means is a 1858 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Winslow Homer
When & what style?: 1858 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a lively scene of people and turkeys. In the foreground, a group of turkeys are gathered near a wagon, while several people are engaged in various activities. One person is sitting on the wagon, while another is standing next to it, holding a long stick. A dog is also present, standing near the turkeys. The scene appears to be set in a rural or countryside setting, with a large dome-shaped structure visible in the background. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of activity and movement, with the people and animals all seeming to be engaged in their own tasks. The painting is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art, and was created by Winslow Homer in 1858. If you're interested in learning more about the artist, you might want to look up Winslow Homer.