Artwork
Untitled; "Allow Me to Examine the Young Lady"
Untitled; "Allow Me to Examine the Young Lady" 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
The scene is simple but full of quiet tension, with the woman’s stillness contrasting the man’s curious gaze.
This page is a black-and-white newspaper spread from 1860. The top half shows a large woodcut of a man and woman in a dramatic scene, with text around it. Below, there are smaller illustrations paired with short stories, including one titled *"Allow Me to Examine the Young Lady"*—a woman in a long dress stands still while a man in a suit looks at her closely.
One of these smaller images is a sketch by Winslow Homer, a young artist at the time. The scene is simple but full of quiet tension, with the woman’s stillness contrasting the man’s curious gaze.
Look up Winslow Homer to see how his work evolved from these early drawings.
Overview
Untitled; 'Allow Me to Examine the Young Lady' is an 1860 print by Winslow Homer, created during his early career as a commercial illustrator. This work showcases his roots in illustration while fitting into his broader documentation of American life.
Subject & Meaning
The piece depicts a serene woman in a long dress under the intent gaze of a suited man, conveying a sense of quiet tension through their contrasting postures.
Technique & Style
As part of a black-and-white newspaper spread, the work features a simple yet effective woodcut style, characteristic of Homer's early illustrative techniques.
History & Provenance
Originally published in a newspaper, this sketch represents an early point in Homer's career, preceding his establishment as a prominent American painter known for marine subjects and mastery of oil and watercolor.
Context
Embedded among other small illustrations and stories in the newspaper, it reflects the commercial illustration landscape of 19th-century America, where artists like Homer contributed to periodicals.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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