Minnie Clyde 1857

"Minnie Clyde" is a lithograph print created by Winslow Homer in 1857. The artwork depicts a young woman, likely "Minnie Clyde," standing near a well with a birdcage in hand, looking towards a distant farmhouse. The setting suggests a rural, idyllic scene, perhaps a representation of a popular song of the era. Homer was known for his detailed and expressive illustrations, which were often used to illustrate books and magazines, and his early work in this style, predating his more famous landscape paintings, exemplifies his talent for capturing the beauty of everyday life. The print, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a valuable example of American printmaking in the mid-19th century.