In the Mountains
1877 Brooklyn Museum
About this artwork
This oil on canvas painting depicts a group of women hiking along a steep, rugged mountain slope. It is part of the collection at the Brooklyn Museum.
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Winslow Homer painted this scene during a period when he was transitioning from his work as a magazine illustrator to a more serious fine artist. The image captures the growing trend of leisure activities among American women in the late 19th century, showcasing their independence and engagement with the outdoors. It serves as a quintessential example of Homer's ability to blend precise observation with a sense of atmospheric depth.
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In the Mountains
Winslow Homer, 1877
