Artwork
The Match between the Sophs and Freshmen - The Opening
The Match between the Sophs and Freshmen - The Opening is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.1201.a
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
The painting is called The Match between the Sophs and Freshmen - The Opening. It was created in 1857 by Winslow Homer. The artist was American, and this work is part of a genre scene, which often shows everyday life, making it interesting because it gives a glimpse into the past. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Realism.
Overview
Winslow Homer's 1857 print, The Match between the Sophs and Freshmen - The Opening, is an early work by the American artist, capturing a scene from college life.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the start of a football match between two college teams, the Sophomores and Freshmen, offering a glimpse into 19th-century American collegiate culture.
Technique & Style
As a genre scene, the work exemplifies Realism, a style focused on everyday life, and showcases Homer's skill in illustrating contemporary American subjects.
History & Provenance
Created in 1857, the print reflects Homer's beginnings as a commercial illustrator, a career path that preceded his work as a painter.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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