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Winslow Homer - The Green Hill (1878) Fine Art Print

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Masterpiece in American Watercolor: Winslow Homer - The Green Hill (1878) Fine Art Print

Details:

  • Finest quality print (industry leading standards)
  • Executed on Thick MUSEUM GRADE Paper
  • Produced to achieve highest image quality and permanence
  • Not framed
  • Sheet size: 17”x 22” or 13"x19" or 8.5"x11"
  • Image size: Images are optimized to provide the largest size and the best quality, maintaining a small border.

Description:

Our production process combines old-world craftsmanship with state of the art techniques to create the finest quality prints in the industry.

Why our packaging is the BEST:

WE DO NOT SHIP IN TUBES!!!  Jakero '77 Prints are the finest prints in the industry that utilize the best paper and ink media.  We believe that rolling such refined works will compromise the structure and integrity of the print.  To ensure your print is delivered undamaged, we use heavy duty packing materials that protect your investment against bending, folding, and even moisture.

A Serene Landscape and Turning Point in American Art

This fine art print features "The Green Hill" (1878), a quintessential work by the American master, Winslow Homer (1836–1910). This piece is significant as it belongs to the period when Homer fully embraced watercolor a medium he would revolutionize and elevate from a simple sketch tool to a respected art form in the United States.

"The Green Hill" is a small, intimate work, reflecting a moment of quiet observation in the American countryside, a common theme in Homer's art of the 1870s which often focused on idealized scenes of rural life, children at play, and postwar tranquility.

Artistic Significance and Visual Details

  • Historical Genre Master: The painting belongs to Bennett's most successful body of work, where he specialized in carefully staged, almost theatrical, retrospective scenes of everyday life in the "olden times." These works were widely reproduced and enjoyed immense popularity in his lifetime and beyond.

  • Dramatic Narrative: The composition centers on a figure appearing before a magistrate, likely dealing with a minor offense or local dispute. The viewer's eye is drawn to the contrast between the authority of the seated magistrate and the posture of the individual being questioned.

  • Period Authenticity: A hallmark of Bennett's art is the scrupulous historical accuracy of the setting and costumes. The print beautifully reproduces the rich textures of the characters' period dress, the antique furniture, and the architectural details of the interior, creating an immersive, believable glimpse into the past.

  • Meticulous Detail: The painting's technical skill is evident in the careful rendering of facial expressions, polished wood, and diffused lighting qualities that a high-quality print is engineered to preserve.

A Coveted Piece of American Art History

"The Green Hill" is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of 19th-century American painting. Its simple subject matter and technical brilliance in watercolor make it a timeless and tranquil choice for any home, gallery wall, or office.

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