The Cotton Pickers
1888
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1888
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The Cotton Pickers is an oil painting made in 1876 by American artist Winslow Homer. It shows two young African‑American women working in a cotton field. Both figures look quiet and there is only a faint hint of sadness on their faces. The painting reflects how they had been picking cotton before the Civil War and continued to do so afterward, suggesting a lingering sense of disappointment. The quiet mood adds depth to the scene. You can see the work at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
