Trotting on the Mill Dam, Boston

1859

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Trotting on the Mill Dam, Boston is a 1859 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Winslow Homer
When & what style?: 1859 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a horse and carriage in motion, with the horse's legs extended as it trots along a path. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cityscape, with buildings and smokestacks visible in the distance. In the foreground, a dog runs alongside the carriage. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the movement and energy of the scene, with the horse and carriage standing out against the more subdued tones of the background. The overall effect is one of dynamic movement and activity. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this painting, which is a great example of Winslow Homer's work.