Bidspirit auction | WINSLOW HOMER AMERICAN POST CIVIL

WINSLOW HOMER AMERICAN POST CIVIL WAR ENGRAVING 1873 - Winslow Homer, American, 1836 to 1910, an engraving titled The Last Days of Harvest. It appeared as a wood engraving in the December 6, 1873, issue of Harpers Weekly. During the post-Civil War era, Homer shifted his focus from battlefield scenes to nostalgic, genteel subjects. His depictions of children in rural settings served as a reminder of a simpler, more natural human state amidst rising industrialization. The scene captures the final stages of the autumn harvest in rural America. Two boys sit among cornstalks, meticulously husking ears of corn. Matted and framed. Inscribed lower. Bear paper labels on the back side, providing information: Harpers Weekly, Dec. 1873. Winslow Homer 1836 to 1910, was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects. He is considered one of the foremost painters of 19th-century America and a preeminent figure in American art in general. Antique and Vintage American Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles. Dimensions Frame 18 x 22 in. Image 9 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.