The Robin's Note
1870
Winslow Homer
American, 1836-1910
American Art
Because this engraving did not accompany a literary text or topical news, Homer was able to use a more personal style. His artistic freedom is most strongly felt in the structure of the composition, in which simple, geometric shapes invigorate the pictorial space in a strong pattern of lights and darks, and diagonal and vertical lines. A brief note of appreciation about the “charming summer picture, half picture and half poem” appeared inside the magazine.
- Maker/Artist
- Homer, Winslow
- Classification
- Formatted Medium
- Wood engraving
- Dimensions
- Image: 8 7/8 x 9 1/4 in. (22.5 x 23.5 cm) Sheet: 10 5/8 x 14 5/8 in. (27 x 37.1 cm) Frame: 22 3/4 x 16 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (57.8 x 42.5 x 3.8 cm)
- Departments
- American Art
- Accession Number
- 1998.105.155
- Credit Line
- Gift of Harvey Isbitts
- Exhibitions
- Winslow Homer: Illustrating America
- Rights Statement
- No known copyright restrictions
- Museum Location
- This item is not on view
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