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The Robin's Note, by Winslow Homer, 1870

The Robin's Note

Winslow Homer

1870

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

The Robin's Note is a 1870 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Winslow Homer
When & what style?
1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

A woman in a long dress stands on a porch, holding a net stretched wide. She’s reaching up, maybe to catch something in the air. Behind her, a pillar and a curtain frame the scene, while outside, trees and grass blur into soft lines. Her dress has ruffles at the hem, and she’s wearing a dark collar. The net she holds is full of tiny dangling bells—maybe to scare birds away. The whole scene feels quiet and still. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see where this picture lives.

About the artist

Portrait of Winslow Homer
Artist

Winslow Homer

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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