The Last Days of Harvest

published 1873

after Winslow Homer

Associated Names
American 19th Century

Artist

Winslow Homer

Artist After, American, 1836 - 1910

This image shows a rural harvest scene. Two figures are shucking corn on the ground, with scattered ears of corn and stalks around them. In the background, two adults are on a wagon attached to two horses. The horizon is high with clouds and birds in the sky. The etching style features intricate linework. The color palette is monochromatic using black, white, and gray. Cornfields and tall stalks are visible around the workers.

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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.244.

1977

  • Kelsey 1977, no.229.

Wikidata ID

Q65218735

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