1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The "Cold Term," Boston - Scene, Corner Milk and Washington Streets is a 1858 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a bustling street scene in Boston, with people gathered in front of a storefront. The sign above the store reads "Widdifield & Co Currier & Trott Widdifield." The scene is set in a cold winter environment, with snow on the ground and people dressed in winter clothing. In the foreground, a dog is seen walking on the sidewalk, while people are engaged in various activities such as talking, walking, and standing around. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of everyday life in a busy city. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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