Winding Yarn (Interior of a Nantucket Kitchen)

Eastman Johnson

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a dimly lit interior scene of a kitchen. A man sits on a chair on the right side, playing a violin. He wears a brown shirt and pants. The man has short dark hair. To the left, two women sit at a table. The woman on the left wears a long white apron over a long-sleeved dress and a dark skirt. Her hair is pulled back. The woman on the right wears a green long-sleeved shirt. Her hair is also pulled back. The background features a large fireplace with a mantel. On the mantel are several objects, including jars and a blue vase. There are baskets and other household items on the table and around the room. The walls are brick. The floor is made of light-colored wood.