The Last Delegation from South Carolina in the Congress of the United States

1860

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

The Last Delegation from South Carolina in the Congress of the United States is a 1860 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Winslow Homer
When & what style?: 1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows nine men in a formal portrait. They are all dressed in suits and bow ties, and they look serious. The men are arranged in three rows, with three men in each row. The men are all wearing similar outfits, but each one has a unique expression on his face. Some of them look directly at the viewer, while others look off to the side. The background of the painting is a light color, which helps the men stand out. The Last Delegation from South Carolina in the Congress of the United States is a portrait that showcases the style of Impressionism.