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Homespun

Thomas Eakins

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a woman in a white dress sitting on a small green stool, operating an old-fashioned spinning wheel. The woman's dress has short sleeves and appears to be made of a lightweight material. Her hair is styled in an updo. The spinning wheel is made of wood, with a round frame and a horizontal wheel. It sits on a wooden stand with three legs. The background shows a wooden shelf with various items on it, including what appears to be two large plates or bowls. A white bag hangs from a hook on the shelf. The wall behind the woman and shelf is a muted brown color. The overall color palette of the painting is muted, with shades of brown, beige, and white dominating. The painting is titled "Homespun" and was created by Thomas Eakins.

Artwork Details

Date
1881
Medium
Watercolor on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
481 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette