Lady at Houghton Farm
c. 1878–1880 Metropolitan Museum of Art
About this artwork
This work is a watercolor painting on paper depicting a woman resting in a lush, verdant environment. It is representative of the artist's focus on rural life and plein air studies during his formative years as a watercolorist.
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Winslow Homer spent significant time in the late 1870s at Houghton Farm in Mountainville, New York, which served as a haven for his artistic experimentation. This period was crucial for his shift away from magazine illustration toward the masterful watercolor technique that would eventually define his career as one of America's greatest painters. His time on the farm allowed him to capture the nuanced light and transient atmosphere of the American countryside with unprecedented sensitivity.
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Lady at Houghton Farm
Winslow Homer, c. 1878–1880
