Artwork

"Dad's Coming!"

"Dad's Coming!", by Winslow Homer, 1873
"Dad's Coming!", by Winslow Homer, 1873

"Dad's Coming!" is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Winslow Homer's 1873 print 'Dad's Coming!' is a black-and-white depiction of a coastal scene, showing a girl on the shore and a figure in a boat.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a moment of everyday life near the water, with a girl standing on the shore and a woman in a tied boat, suggesting a quiet, serene atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The work is characteristic of Homer's practice of documenting coastal scenes, and showcases his ability to convey a sense of calm through simple composition and monochromatic tones.

Artist & collection

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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