Artwork
The Last Days of Harvest
The Last Days of Harvest 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 'The Last Days of Harvest' is a black-and-white drawing depicting a rural scene at the end of the agricultural season.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows two laborers in a field, one shelling corn by hand and the other holding ears of corn, surrounded by tall plants and a horse-drawn wagon carrying people, conveying the effort and quiet focus of workers at the end of a long harvest season.
Technique & Style
Homer used simple lines to capture the scene, showcasing his skill in rendering everyday labor and the natural world.
Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
