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Camp Fire

Winslow Homer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a nighttime scene. A campfire burns in the foreground, with flames and smoke rising. The fire is surrounded by rocks. A teepee is visible in the background, with a person sitting next to it, and another person appears to be sitting on the ground to the left. A tree trunk is on the right side. The overall atmosphere is dark and moody, with the only light coming from the campfire. The painting is titled "Camp Fire" and was created by Winslow Homer.

Artwork details

Date:
1880
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 373 px
Museum record:
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