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Winslow Homer — Let me Kiss him for his Mothers - Sheet Music Cover
Winslow Homer

Let me Kiss him for his Mothers - Sheet Music Cover

1859

This lithograph by Winslow Homer depicts a sentimental Victorian scene accompanying sheet music, showcasing Homer's versatility beyond his celebrated marine and landscape paintings. The work exemplifies the commercial art production of 19th century America, where prominent artists contributed designs for popular songs and theatrical productions. Homer's characteristic attention to figure composition and narrative detail brings emotional resonance to this domestic subject matter rendered in the lithographic medium.

Medium
lithograph

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