Scene at Houghton Farm
1878 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
About this artwork
This watercolor painting depicts a young boy and girl resting in a lush, green woodland setting. It is part of a series of works Homer produced during his time spent at Houghton Farm in Mountainville, New York.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer spent the summer of 1878 at Houghton Farm in New York, where he focused on capturing the serene, everyday lives of children in the countryside. These works marked a pivotal shift in his career, as he moved away from commercial illustration toward a more mature, contemplative approach to watercolor as a fine art medium. The farm provided a tranquil sanctuary that allowed Homer to experiment with the play of light and shadow, resulting in some of his most beloved rural depictions.
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Scene at Houghton Farm
Winslow Homer, 1878
