Right and Left 1909

Winslow Homer's "Right and Left" (1909) depicts a pair of ducks in mid-flight, one ascending and the other plummeting towards the water. Homer's signature realism is evident in the detailed depiction of the ducks' anatomy and feathers. The painting is a study in motion, capturing the dynamic energy of the birds and their interaction with the waves below. The title refers to the simultaneous actions of the ducks, highlighting the theme of duality present in the composition.