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One of the more desirable Winslow Homer prints...
One of the more desirable Winslow Homer prints...
Item # 713392
June 13, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1874
* Illustrator Winslow Homer
The full front page is a Thomas Nast illus. captained: "Jewels Among Swine." Inside is a full page illus. of "The Flower Mission"; a full page illus. of "Decoration Day - Services Around the Lincoln Monument, Union Square, New York."
But certainly, the most desired print is the full page by Winslow Homer: "Raid on a Sand Swallow Colony." which is in great condition and ideal for display. Other prints in this issue as well.
Complete in 20 pages with the Supplement, very nice condition.
AI notes: Winslow Homer's Raid on a Sand-Swallow Colony—“How Many Eggs?” (1874) is a wood engraving that captures a playful and mischievous scene of childhood in nature, marking a shift from his earlier, more serious wartime illustrations to lighthearted genre subjects. The image depicts a group of boys raiding a sand-swallow nest, eagerly counting the eggs they have found, their poses and expressions conveying curiosity, excitement, and the thrill of minor transgression. Executed with fine detail by engraver W.H. Lagarde after Homer's original design, the composition showcases Homer’s skill in observing and rendering human behavior and natural settings with both accuracy and humor. The scene balances a sense of movement and narrative within a simple, outdoor setting, emphasizing the interaction between children and their environment. Held in prominent collections such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Portland Museum of Art, this work exemplifies Homer’s capacity to depict everyday life with insight, charm, and a subtle wit that resonates with viewers even today.
Category: 1870-1879
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