Backgammon
1877 M. H. de Young Memorial Museum
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts two women seated on a sofa engaged in a game of backgammon. It is signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner.
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Winslow Homer was a master of watercolor, a medium he began to use extensively in the 1870s to capture the quiet, leisure activities of the American middle class. This piece exemplifies his ability to depict subtle social interactions and textures with just a few expert brushstrokes, showcasing his pivot from his earlier work as a commercial illustrator to a sophisticated fine artist.
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Backgammon
Winslow Homer, 1877
