Fodder
1887
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts a farmer carrying a bundle of corn stalks across a harvested field, set against a muted, cloudy sky. It reflects Homer's mature period where he focused on the rhythms of rural American life.
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Winslow Homer spent significant time in Prout's Neck, Maine, during this period, where he became increasingly fascinated by the relationship between humans and the harsh, natural environment. This work captures the quiet, labor-intensive nature of late 19th-century American agriculture before the widespread mechanization of farms. The painting is a prime example of Homer's transition from his earlier illustrative work to the powerful, expressive watercolors he is most famous for today.
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Fodder
Winslow Homer, 1887
