Coursing the Hare
1882 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
About this artwork
This oil on canvas painting depicts a pastoral hunting scene in a muted palette, showcasing figures engaged in a traditional hare coursing event. It is part of the collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer painted this work during his time in England, specifically while staying in the fishing village of Cullercoats. During this period, he moved away from his earlier, lighter American themes to focus on the rugged, difficult lives of the coastal residents and rural workers, often employing a more somber and tonal color palette.
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Coursing the Hare
Winslow Homer, 1882
