Dressing for the Carnival — Winslow Homer
Dressing for the Carnival — Winslow Homer
Dressing for the Carnival captures an intimate moment of preparation, pride, and celebration as figures ready a reveler for the vibrant Jonkonnu festivities. Painted by Winslow Homer in 1877, this remarkable work offers a luminous portrayal of Black life, community, and cultural expression in the post-Emancipation South.
Rich with history and humanity, the scene transforms an everyday ritual into a powerful reflection of dignity, tradition, and joy.
A celebrated piece of museum history, reimagined to live beautifully in your home.
About the work
- Title: Dressing for the Carnival
- Artist: Winslow Homer (American, Boston, Massachusetts 1836–1910 Prouts Neck, Maine)
- Date: 1877
- Culture: American
- Medium: Oil on canvas
Specifications
- Unframed Size 24"x48" (Horizontal)
- 1.25″ (3.18 cm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
- Canvas fabric weight: 10.15 +/- 0.74 oz./yd.² (344 g/m² +/- 25 g/m²)
- Fade-resistant
- Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
- Mounting brackets included
- Made to order · sourced from the US, Canada, Europe, UK, or Australia
Bring the celebration home.
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