Two Guides
1877
Standing atop a rugged, brush-covered hillside, a young woodsman in a striking red shirt grips an axe while his bearded companion points toward a distant, hazy mountain peak. Painted by Winslow Homer in 1877, this masterpiece of American Realism captures the untamed spirit of the Adirondacks. The older man is believed to be the legendary guide 'Old Mountain' Phelps, leading the way through the wild landscape. Homer's loose brushwork brings the cloudy sky and vibrant autumn foliage to life, celebrating the rugged independence of the American outdoorsman.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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