The Family Record (from "Harper's Bazar," Vol. VIII) 1875

Winslow Homer's "The Family Record" (1875) is a wood engraving depicting a family engaged in a familiar ritual. A man sits at a table, writing in a ledger as his wife stands beside him, looking over his shoulder. A cradle with a sleeping baby sits in the foreground. The scene is set in a simple, sparsely furnished room, highlighting the family's daily routines and the importance of record-keeping. This intimate and realistic image is a quintessential example of Homer's keen observation of everyday life. It was originally published in "Harper's Bazar" and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.