Flirting on the Sea-Shore and on the Meadow
September 19, 1874
Medium
figures
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of John Goldsmith Phillips, Jr.
Accession Number
1947-4-32
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Winslow Homer (1836–1910), a pivotal figure in American realism, captured vibrancy of everyday life in works like *Flirting on the Sea-Shore on the Meadow*, dated September 19, 4. Best known for his masterful depictions of the American landscape, seascapes, and rural leisure, Homer transitioned from Civil War illustrations to intimate scenes of social interaction during the 1870s. This, classified as "figures" in the Smithsonian American Art's collection, likely reflects his keen observation of human connections amid nature's beauty. Created in the post-Civil War era, when America embraced ne...