Homeward Bound, from Harper's Weekly 1867

"Homeward Bound" (1867), a wood engraving by Winslow Homer, captures the excitement of passengers returning from Europe by ship. The scene is set on the deck of a steamship with passengers in various poses, some gazing at the shore, others reading, and others conversing. The artist's use of detail creates a sense of realism and allows the viewer to feel like they are on the ship with the passengers. This print was originally published in Harper's Weekly, a popular American magazine. Today, the work resides at the Art Institute of Chicago.