Who painted Flirting on the Seashore and on the Meadow?

Flirting on the Seashore and on the Meadow was painted by Winslow Homer in 1874.

Where can I see Flirting on the Seashore and on the Meadow?

Flirting on the Seashore and on the Meadow is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Flirting on the Seashore and on the Meadow?

Flirting on the Seashore and on the Meadow is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Flirting on the Seashore and on the Meadow

Winslow Homer , 1874

Flirting on the Seashore and on the Meadow is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Winslow Homer's 1874 print 'Flirting on the Seashore and on the Meadow' presents two everyday scenes, one coastal and one rural, featuring figures in old-fashioned attire.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two tranquil settings: three people on a beach gazing out to sea, and three others reclining in a field with ducks nearby, capturing moments of leisure.

Technique & Style

Rendered in a straightforward, realistic manner with a subdued color palette dominated by grays and browns, the work exemplifies a restrained approach to representation.

Context

This print is associated with American Impressionism, a movement that emphasized capturing everyday life and landscapes.