Croquet Player c. 1865

"Croquet Player" is a painting by American artist Winslow Homer, created around 1865. The artwork depicts a solitary woman in a brown dress playing croquet on a verdant lawn under a large tree. Homer’s realist style captures the quietude of the scene, emphasizing the woman's focused concentration on the game and the natural beauty surrounding her. This painting is considered a seminal work in Homer's early career and exemplifies his fascination with the lives and activities of everyday people.