Winslow Homer's School-Day Paintings Featured in Art Quiz
Artists Network has published an interactive art quiz titled 'Back to School With Winslow Homer,' timed to the start of the U.S. school year, traditionally the Tuesday after Labor Day. The quiz presents six school-day scenes painted by the American artist Winslow Homer (1836–1910), inviting viewers to test their knowledge of these works. One featured painting is 'School Time' (ca. 1874), an oil on canvas measuring 12 1/2 x 19 1/4 inches, part of the National Gallery of Art's collection, donated by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon (accession number 2014.18.19). The article also promotes digital editions of art magazines, including Pastel Journal Fall 2026, Artists Magazine September/October 2026, and Southwest Art August/September 2026, each priced at $9.99 or $5.00 (with Southwest Art at $10.99 or $5.00). The quiz serves as an educational feature, highlighting Homer's depictions of classroom life.
Key facts
- The quiz is titled 'Back to School With Winslow Homer'.
- It features six school-day scenes by Winslow Homer.
- Winslow Homer was an American artist (1836–1910).
- The quiz is timed to the first day of school, traditionally the Tuesday after Labor Day in the U.S.
- One painting shown is 'School Time' (ca. 1874), oil on canvas, 12 1/2 x 19 1/4 inches.
- 'School Time' is in the National Gallery of Art, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, accession number 2014.18.19.
- The article promotes digital editions of Pastel Journal Fall 2026, Artists Magazine September/October 2026, and Southwest Art August/September 2026.
- The digital editions are priced at $9.99 or $5.00, with Southwest Art at $10.99 or $5.00.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Artists Network
- National Gallery of Art
- Pastel Journal
- Artists Magazine
- Southwest Art
Locations
- United States