‘Class Day, at Harvard University,’ 1858. Wood engraving drawn by Homer and engraved by an unknown engraver. 5½ x 9 3/8 inches. Ballou’s Pictorial, XV (Jul 3, 1858): 1. An illustration in the style of British art of the 1840s, Homer’s portrait of high jinks reproduces the emphasis on vital movement and anecdotal details that characterizes the work of Cruikshank, Leech, and Doyle.
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Bibliography
Ballou’s Pictorial (1858).
Created 29 August 2023