Artwork

Thanksgiving Day, 1860 - The Two Great Classes of Society

Thanksgiving Day, 1860 - The Two Great Classes of Society, by Winslow Homer, 1860
Thanksgiving Day, 1860 - The Two Great Classes of Society, by Winslow Homer, 1860

Thanksgiving Day, 1860 - The Two Great Classes of Society is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

This contrast is interesting because it highlights the differences between rich and poor people.

This painting shows two women from different social classes.
They are sitting in a room, looking very different.
One woman is rich, the other is poor.

The woman on the left is well-dressed and has nice things.
The woman on the right is plain and simple.
This contrast is interesting because it highlights the differences between rich and poor people.

You can learn more about this kind of contrast by looking at the work of artist: Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

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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