Sparrow Hall

Winslow Homer, circa 1881–1882

The artwork depicts a group of women and children in an outdoor setting. The scene shows a staircase leading to a door of a rustic stone building. Two women stand at the top of the stairs, one holding a basket and the other working with her hands. Another woman is standing beside them, also engaged in work. On the steps, two children are seated; one child is being held by an older girl, and there is a small container beside them. Another woman is seated to the left, working with her hands, surrounded by baskets. The setting includes stone walls, wooden barrels, and a shadowed doorway. The colors are warm, with earthy tones dominating the composition.
Artista
Winslow Homer
Datazione
circa 1881–1882
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su tela
Dimensioni
39,4 × 56,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork depicts a group of women and children in an outdoor setting. The scene shows a staircase leading to a door of a rustic stone building. Two women stand at the top of the stairs, one holding a basket and the other working with her hands. Another woman is standing beside them, also engaged in work. On the steps, two children are seated; one child is being held by an older girl, and there is a small container beside them. Another woman is seated to the left, working with her hands, surrounded by baskets. The setting includes stone walls, wooden barrels, and a shadowed doorway. The colors are warm, with earthy tones dominating the composition.

Winslow Homer