Artwork
The Last Days of Harvest
The Last Days of Harvest is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.1314
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
Overview
Winslow Homer's 1873 print 'The Last Days of Harvest' is a black-and-white drawing depicting a rural scene at the end of the agricultural season.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows two laborers in a field, one shelling corn by hand and the other holding ears of corn, surrounded by tall plants and a horse-drawn wagon carrying people, conveying the effort and quiet focus of workers at the end of a long harvest season.
Technique & Style
Homer used simple lines to capture the scene, showcasing his skill in rendering everyday labor and the natural world.
Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
