Spring Blossoms (from "Harper's Weekly," Vol. XIV) 1870

"Spring Blossoms" is a wood engraving created by Winslow Homer in 1870. The artwork, which features a group of children enjoying the springtime scenery, is a depiction of a typical American scene from the era. Homer masterfully captures the light and shadow of the blossoming trees and the carefree joy of the children, who are dressed in the fashion of the period. This image was originally published in Harper's Weekly, a popular illustrated magazine, and it became a symbol of the beauty and innocence of childhood. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City holds the artwork in their collection.