Artwork
The Dinner Horn
The Dinner Horn is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Winslow Homer's 1870 oil painting, The Dinner Horn, is a serene depiction of a woman in a lush garden. The work is characteristic of Homer's dense handling of oil paint and is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman in a long white dress standing in a garden, blowing a horn to possibly signal a meal. Her back is turned to the viewer, and the tranquil atmosphere evokes a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Homer's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, drawing attention to the woman and the garden. The dense application of oil paint is typical of his style, which contributed to his prominence in 19th-century American art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
