Girl and Laurel
1879 Museum of Fine Arts Boston
About this artwork
An oil on canvas painting depicting a young girl standing in a landscape against a stone wall, holding a small basket filled with mountain laurel flowers. The work exemplifies Homer's transition from his earlier illustrative work to his mature, painterly style.
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Winslow Homer spent significant time in the late 1870s painting in the countryside of Houghton Farm, New York, where he focused on capturing children in rural settings. This painting highlights his shift toward a more contemplative and atmospheric treatment of light and landscape that would define his later career. It is considered a quintessential example of his 'Houghton Farm' period, known for its serene, pastoral compositions.
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Girl and Laurel
Winslow Homer, 1879
