"The Morning Walk" by Winslow Homer, Amer., (1836-1910) Drypoint

"The Morning Walk" by Winslow Homer, Amer., (1836-1910) DrypointWood Engraving. 1868, published in Harper's Weekly 3 28 68, ed. unknown, B.?, 9 x 13 5 8, on thin warm white wove paper. Homer's hundreds of memorable wood engraved illustrations for Harpers Weekly, Gleason's and Ballou's Pictorial, as well as other periodicals offer a candid insight into day to day life in 19th century America with an unmatched range and relatability. One might compare him favorably to a combination of Norman Rockwell and Andrew

tack holes and glue residue in margins of board

initialed and titled in the block

luminous and atmoshperic White Mountains image

9 x 13-5/8

12-1/16 x 9-1/4

and is a member of the National Academy of Design

Faint mat line and pale trace of glue verso at margin edges

outside of the signed edition of 30

in fine condition

on thin cream wove japan paper with typical irregular margins

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and is noted for creating the most subtle effects and fine detail with seeming ease