The Fountain of Boston Common 1857
winslowhomer
minneapolisinstituteofart
print, wood-engraving
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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light pencil work
# print
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pencil sketch
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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united-states
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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sketchbook art
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wood-engraving
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watercolor
"The Fountain of Boston Common" (1857) is a wood engraving by Winslow Homer, depicting a bustling scene at the fountain in Boston Common. The detailed etching captures the beauty of the park, from the towering fountain to the relaxed figures enjoying the cool water. This artwork showcases Homer's talent for capturing everyday life and nature with meticulous detail, making it a valuable historical document of 19th-century Boston.
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