Girl Carrying a Basket by Winslow Homer. A young woman in a long dress carries a large wicker basket down a grassy coastal slope under a pale sky.

Girl Carrying a Basket

Winslow Homer

1882 · Graphite, Watercolor Paint, Wove Paper

A serene 19th-century watercolor depicting a young woman descending a coastal path with a woven basket.

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Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Bathroom
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Best on mid-tone or darker walls
Color notes
Warm beige, Soft sage, Olive green

About the piece

In this 1882 watercolor by American master Winslow Homer, a young woman is depicted carrying a heavy basket down a sandy dune toward the sea. The artist’s characteristic use of soft, atmospheric light and fluid brushwork creates a sense of quiet dignity and timeless coastal charm.