The Yellow Jacket 1879

"The Yellow Jacket" is an oil painting by Winslow Homer depicting a young woman standing in a field of wildflowers, likely in the New England region of the United States. Painted in 1879, the work exemplifies Homer’s signature style of capturing the quiet beauty of nature and its subtle impact on the human spirit. The woman's contemplative pose and the surrounding lush vegetation evoke a sense of peace and tranquility. Homer’s ability to convey a sense of solitude and the woman’s connection to nature through color and brushwork makes “The Yellow Jacket” a classic example of American Realism.