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Minnie Clyde - Sheet Music Cover

Winslow Homer , 1857

Minnie Clyde - Sheet Music Cover, by Winslow Homer, 1857
Minnie Clyde - Sheet Music Cover, by Winslow Homer, 1857

Minnie Clyde - Sheet Music Cover is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Minnie Clyde is a sheet music cover designed by Winslow Homer in 1857, an early work in his career as a commercial illustrator.

Subject & Meaning

The cover depicts a woman in a rural setting, wearing a long dress and headscarf, holding a basket and gazing into the distance, accompanied by a dog. The serene scene conveys a sense of calm.

Technique & Style

The image is rendered in a realistic style, with detailed representations of the woman's attire and surroundings, and features a muted color palette that enhances the tranquil atmosphere.

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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