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The Summit of Mount Washington, by Winslow Homer, 1869

The Summit of Mount Washington

Winslow Homer

1869

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Summit of Mount Washington is a 1869 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Winslow Homer
When & what style?
1869 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people on horseback, with two women in the foreground. The women are dressed in long skirts and jackets, and one of them is holding a whip. In the background, there are several other people on horseback, as well as some rocky terrain. The sky above is cloudy and gray. The scene appears to be set in a mountainous area, with the rocky terrain and cloudy sky suggesting a rugged and possibly windy environment. The people on horseback seem to be enjoying the scenery, with some of them looking out at the view. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the Impressionism movement.

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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