The Picnic Excursion (from "Appleton's Journal," Vol. I) 1869

"The Picnic Excursion" (1869) by Winslow Homer is a black and white wood engraving depicting a group of people on a picnic outing. The scene is set on a rural road, with a horse-drawn carriage, figures sitting on the carriage, and others on the ground, and a dog lying down in the grass. This print was originally published in "Appleton's Journal," a popular magazine of the era. The work showcases Homer's ability to capture the details of everyday life in a realistic and engaging manner, a hallmark of his early career.