1889
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Two Guides is a 1889 oil by Winslow Homer, a American Impressionism work, held at Clark Art Institute.
This painting shows two men standing in a field of wildflowers and ferns, with mountains in the background. The man on the left wears a red shirt, dark pants, and a hat, holding an axe in his right hand. The man on the right has a long white beard and wears a tan vest over a red shirt, with a hat and a bag slung over his shoulder. He points to something in the distance with his left hand. The painting is set in a mountainous landscape with a blue sky and white clouds. The colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and tan dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.
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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