A Snow Slide in the City

published 1860

after Winslow Homer

Associated Names
Winslow Homer

Artist After, American, 1836 - 1910

This is a drawing of a chaotic scene in a city street where snow has fallen from a rooftop onto the street below. Various people are depicted in mid-action as they react to the event. The individuals are dressed in historical clothing, with some wearing long coats, dresses, and hats. In the background, structures like a shopfront and lampposts are visible. The art style is illustrative and detailed, focusing on the reactions and poses of the figures as they engage in avoiding or being caught by the falling snow. The illustration effectively conveys surprise and movement, with elements such as people slipping, articles of clothing being dislodged, and snow bursting into the air contributing to the energetic atmosphere.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1936

  • Foster, Allen Evarts. "A check list of illustrations by Winslow Homer in 'Harper's Weekly' and other periodicals." Bulletin of the New York Public Library 40 (1936): 842-852. Separately published New York: New York Public Library, 1936.

1969

  • Gelman 1969, no.83.

1977

  • Kelsey 1977, no.73.

Wikidata ID

Q65218790

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