White Mountain Wagon 1868 - 1869

"White Mountain Wagon," painted between 1868 and 1869, is a quintessential example of Winslow Homer's signature style. Known for his depictions of American life, Homer captured the essence of a simple journey through the White Mountains, New Hampshire. The painting depicts a horse-drawn carriage, its occupants rendered as silhouettes, moving across a vast, mountainous landscape. The strong composition, with its emphasis on the carriage's movement, and the muted palette of browns and greys, create a sense of tranquility and isolation, characteristic of Homer's landscapes.