Peach Blossoms

1878

Early in his career, Homer often depicted scenes of leisure, such as this young woman looking at peach blossoms. The setting itself reflects nostalgia for a fading rural past. Homer's use of a lighter palette was inspired by Impressionism, and the linearity of the tree is reminiscent of Japanese calligraphy. While critics often noted the innate American quality of Homer's work, this painting indicates the global artistic exchange of the time.

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Artist

Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

Date

1878

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

33.7 × 49 cm (13 1/4 × 19 5/8 in.)

Origin

United States

Collection

Art Institute of Chicago

Credit

Gift of George B. Harrington