Thanksgiving Day, 1860 - The Two Great Classes of Society

published 1860

after Winslow Homer

Associated Names
Winslow Homer

Artist After, American, 1836 - 1910

This is a drawing portraying "The Two Great Classes" of society during Thanksgiving Day in 1860. The full-description shows two contrasting scenes in one illustration, divided into sections. The top section portrays individuals lounging leisurely in opulent surroundings, while the bottom section reflects individuals in a humble setting, showcasing scenes of poverty and need. The drawing is framed with decorative borders and contains vignettes of both luxurious and sparse domestic environments, commenting on the social divide of the era.

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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.100.

1977

  • Kelsey 1977, no.83.

Wikidata ID

Q65218839

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