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Winslow Homer was born on this date. (Original Post) Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 2022 OP
An art historian colleague's lecture on this Homer classic appalachiablue Feb 2022 #1
Thank you! lunatica Feb 2022 #2

appalachiablue

(41,056 posts)
1. An art historian colleague's lecture on this Homer classic
Thu Feb 24, 2022, 12:08 PM
Feb 2022

fascinated the general public, military servicemen and art lovers. What she could point out in the picture and elaborate on was amazing.
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- Prisoners from the Front is a mid-19th-century painting by American artist Winslow Homer. One of Homer's most notable early works, the painting depicts a scene in which Confederate officers surrender to Union Brigadier General Francis Channing Barlow during the American Civil War. Homer's experience as a war correspondent likely contributed to his rendering of the work.

Citing Prisoners' style, tone, and provenance, American art critic Peter Schjeldahl once called Homer's work "The most telling of all paintings about the Civil War."



- Prisoners from the Front, 1866, Winslow Homer, Met Coll. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prisoners_from_the_Front

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
2. Thank you!
Thu Feb 24, 2022, 07:13 PM
Feb 2022

Homer’s paintings are very inspirational for me! His understanding of the power of nature shows in his paintings. They portray strong emotional links to it and an appreciation for the tiniest details that show up like they do on photographs. I love his work!

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