I Call Them My Children - to Myself 1869

This wood engraving, "I Call Them My Children - to Myself, Susan," is a work by the American artist Winslow Homer, dating from 1869. The print depicts an older man and a younger woman standing in a garden, the man pointing out a plant of lilies to the woman. The engraving's detailed lines and dark shading give the piece a sense of realism, characteristic of Homer's work. This piece showcases his transition from painting to printmaking, where he continued to explore themes of nature and human interaction. The quote from the title suggests the deeper meaning of the scene: a connection between the two figures and their shared appreciation of nature. "I Call Them My Children - to Myself, Susan" is a testament to Homer's exploration of the nuances of human emotion within the context of the natural world.