Croquet Match
1868-1869 Art Institute of Chicago
About this artwork
This oil on canvas depicts a group of women in fashionable Victorian-era attire gathered on a porch while one woman participates in a croquet match. It is a quintessential example of Homer's work during his early period focusing on leisure and social activities in late 19th-century America.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer was fascinated by the growing popularity of croquet in post-Civil War America, viewing it as a modern sport that allowed for a rare, socially acceptable mixing of men and women. His focus on these leisure scenes helped define the aesthetic of 'Gilded Age' social life, highlighting the strict dress codes and decorum of the era.
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Croquet Match
Winslow Homer, 1868-1869
