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Winslow Homer — The Match between the Sophs and Freshmen
Winslow Homer

The Match between the Sophs and Freshmen

1857

One of Homer's earliest professional illustrations reveals his ability to convey athletic competition and youthful energy, establishing themes he would return to throughout his career.

Medium
wood engraving

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Winslow Homer, The Match between the Sophs and Freshmen , 1857

One of Homer's earliest professional illustrations reveals his ability to convey athletic competition and youthful energy, establishing themes he would return to throughout his career.

Medium
wood engraving
Year
1857
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Monochrome, 19th Century, American, Wood Engraving, Social Commentary, Historical, Sports, Narrative, Youth, Figurative

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago