Artwork
View in South Market Street, Boston
View in South Market Street, Boston 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.
- 1942.1344
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
Overview
Winslow Homer created 'View in South Market Street, Boston' in 1857, an early work in his career as a landscape painter and illustrator.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a Boston streetscape, capturing everyday urban life with pedestrians, old buildings, and horse-drawn carriages, offering a glimpse into 19th-century city life.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Homer's early skill in rendering urban scenes, employing techniques that create a sense of atmosphere and depth, characteristic of his genre and city scene focus.
History & Provenance
Created in 1857, 'View in South Market Street, Boston' reflects Homer's beginnings as a commercial illustrator before he transitioned to oil painting and became known for his marine subjects.
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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