Croquet Scene by Winslow Homer. Three women in large crinoline dresses and a man in a suit play croquet on a sunlit grassy lawn against a backdrop of dense trees.

Croquet Scene

Winslow Homer

1866 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A charming 19th-century scene depicting the leisure and fashion of the Victorian era through a game of croquet.

$169

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Gallery Wall
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1866 by Winslow Homer, this work captures a moment of social leisure on a summer lawn. The composition is anchored by the bold blue and red of the women's dresses, set against the deep greens of a shaded grove, showcasing Homer's early mastery of light and form.