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Winslow Homer

Rising to the Fly

Description

Maker

Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910)

Title

Rising to the Fly

Year

1861

Medium

  • Watercolor and graphite on paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Watercolor and graphite on paper

Materials

watercolor

Supports

  • Textured,
  • Medium weight,
  • Wove rag paper

Dimensions

16.5 x 24.8 cm (6 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signed and dated in pencil, LL:Homer 61

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Anonymous gift

Object Number

78.156

Type

  • Drawings and Watercolors

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Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910)
Rising to the Fly, 1861
Watercolor and graphite on paper
16.5 x 24.8 cm (6 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches)
Anonymous gift 78.156

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