Shepherdess of Houghton Farm by Winslow Homer. A young woman in a pink dress reclines on a grassy hillside, surrounded by a flock of resting sheep under a wide, pale sky.

Shepherdess of Houghton Farm

Winslow Homer

1878 · Watercolor Paint, Wove Paper

A serene pastoral scene by Winslow Homer depicting a young shepherdess resting among her flock in a sun-drenched field.

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Where it works

A light, restful piece in a warmer tonal register — sits lightly within the space.

Often works in
Bedroom · Guest Room · Living Room
Placement
Best across wider walls, shelves, and low furniture lines
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Warm beige, Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

This delicate 1878 watercolor by American master Winslow Homer captures a moment of quiet repose at Houghton Farm. A young shepherdess lies in the grass, her contemplative gaze echoing the stillness of the sheep gathered around her, while the rolling green hills and expansive sky create a sense of timeless rural peace.

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