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Watching the Crows, by Winslow Homer, 1868

Watching the Crows

Winslow Homer

1868

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Watching the Crows is a 1868 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Winslow Homer
When & what style?
1868 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a man sitting on a tree stump by the water. He’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a long coat, and boots. His fishing rod leans against the stump, and he’s holding a small book or notebook in his lap. The background is simple—just water, a few bushes, and a quiet shoreline. The title says he’s "Watching the Crows," but there aren’t any birds in the picture. Instead, his focus seems to be on the book, not the fishing or the sky. If you like this calm, everyday scene, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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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