Gathering Wild Blackberries 1880

Winslow Homer's "Gathering Wild Blackberries" (1880) is a small-scale watercolor painting that depicts two young women picking blackberries in a lush, overgrown thicket. The painting is an intimate and realistic portrayal of rural life in America during the late 19th century, highlighting the beauty of nature and the simple pleasures of country life. Homer's use of watercolor is particularly impressive, with its vibrant colors and delicate brushstrokes capturing the textures of the leaves, berries, and clothing. The painting is now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.