Minnie Clyde 1857

"Minnie Clyde" is a lithograph by Winslow Homer, created in 1857, that is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. The work depicts a young woman standing near a well in a rural setting, likely part of a song sheet. The illustration highlights Homer's early use of lithography, a technique for creating prints from a stone. The romantic scene with its idyllic setting and delicate figure reflects the popularity of sentimental art in the mid-19th century.