1875
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Family Record is a 1875 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting, The Family Record, depicts a man and woman seated at a table, engaged in writing. The man is dressed in a vest and pants, while the woman wears a long-sleeved dress. A chair with a woven back is positioned to the right of the man, and a small bed or cradle is visible to the left, containing a doll or small child. The background features a wall with a framed picture hanging on it. The scene is set in a domestic interior, with the couple focused on their task. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the composition. The Family Record is a work by Winslow Homer, an American artist known for his contributions to Impressionism and Realism.
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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