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Basket of Clams II Poster
In June 1873 Homer went to Gloucester, Massachusetts, where he painted his first watercolors, depictions of the local children playing in dories, sitting on the wharves, helping with chores, or simply preoccupied by their own youthful concerns. One of the most delightful products of that summer of experimentation is "A Basket of Clams." This is the earliest watercolor by him to be acquired by the Museum. The artist sums up the modest responsibilities of childhood in this engaging image of two boys carrying a large basket of clams along a shell-strewn beach. The background buildings and the cropped two-masted sailboat refer to Gloucester's maritime activity. This charming sheet typifies the direct observation, vigourous design, and dazzling light of Homer's first watercolors. Reminders of his experience as an illustrator are evident in his sense of pattern, use of sharp outlines and flat washes, and attention to detail. Homer shared an interest in childhood with many American artists of the 1870s. Their paintings responded to the spirit of the post-bellum era, when the desire for national healing and the challenges of urban and industrial growth made children symbols of a simpler and more innocent time and of America'a hope for the future. The Newwwman Dated series consists of 19th and 20th Century American Artists who's works are no longer protected by copyright and are in the public domain as well as items that may still be copyrighted but being used in a manner consisntent with Fair Use under U.S. copyright law (Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act).
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By Robert N.24 December 2015 • Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 50.80cm x 40.64cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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The item was timely delivered and was exactly as I expected it to be. The printing was just as it looked on my computer screen. Perfect less costly print option for a do it yourself framer.
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By Jubelen P.27 February 2020 • Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 76.20cm x 50.80cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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my staff loves it , and other branch is asking me where i got this and i give your website to them.
maybe you can add up on personalised option, laminated or a frame maybe . great job. but you can add an option if we wanted to have it laminated or frame as add up option
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By Timothy G.14 October 2021 • Verified Purchase
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I hung this in the stairwell of our house, near some other Renoir pictures. My daughter says it looks like she is looking at her when she walks up the stairs.
it's called "The Excursionist", she is holding a walking stick. Renoir was an impressionist, I don't think this is an actual person. The finished framed picture arrived and looks better than the online pic - Beautiful!
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Added on 6/12/15, 11:12 pm
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