Who created "Home Sweet Home"?

Home Sweet Home was created by William Rimmer.

What medium is "Home Sweet Home"?

Home Sweet Home is Graphite on dark buff-colored Bristol board.

Is "Home Sweet Home" in the public domain?

Yes, Home Sweet Home is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Home Sweet Home

William Rimmer

Medium

Graphite on dark buff-colored Bristol board

Dimensions

11 7/8 x 13 3/4 in. (30.2 x 34.9 cm)

Classification

Drawing

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1965

Accession Number

65.12.18

Tags

HousesTrees

About this artwork

William Rimmer created this enigmatic drawing titled 'Home Sweet Home' during his remarkable career as artist, anatomist, and visionary. Born in England but raised in America from childhood, Rimmer brought European training and peculiar personal mythology to his artistic practice. The drawing, executed in graphite on dark buff-colored Bristol board, demonstrates Rimmer's exceptional draftsmanship and his preference for dramatic, often mysterious subjects. The title's sentimental reference contra...

About the Artist

William Rimmer · 1816–1879

American (born England), Liverpool 1816–1879 South Milford, Massachusetts

Home Sweet Home

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