New York Charities - St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street
April 18, 1874
Classification
graphic design
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Cora Wilson
Accession Number
1939-70-7
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**New York Charities - St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street** *Winslow Homer, American, 1836–1910, April 18, 1874* Winslow Homer, one of America's foremost realist artists, captured the raw energy of everyday life in works that bridged illustration and fine art. Best known for his powerful depictions of the Civil War, rural scenes, and turbulent seascapes, Homer began his career as a commercial illustrator for *Harper's Weekly*. This 1874 graphic design piece reflects that early expertise, turning his keen observational eye toward urban social issues in post-Civil War New York. Create...