Berry Pickers
1873 National Gallery of Art
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts a group of children engaged in berry picking in a rocky coastal landscape. It is a quintessential example of Homer's work during his most productive years for the medium.
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Winslow Homer was a pioneer in raising the status of watercolor painting in America from a hobbyist activity to a serious fine art. This piece exemplifies his interest in capturing the simple, unpretentious lives of ordinary people in the American countryside during the late 19th century.
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Berry Pickers
Winslow Homer, 1873
