Winslow Homer
Hon. William Haile, Governor of New Hampshire
1857
Early in his career as a magazine illustrator, Homer created this formal portrait that demonstrates his skill in capturing political figures with dignity and precision. The work reflects the conventions of mid-19th-century political portraiture adapted for mass reproduction.
- Medium
- wood engraving
Spotted works by Winslow Homer
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