Girl in a Hammock — Winslow Homer (1872)
Dappled shade, soft breeze, unhurried afternoon. This serene fine-art print captures a young girl reclining in a woven hammock, sunlight filtering through leaves to pattern fabric and skin. A quiet study of leisure—rope, timber, and summer air held in gentle balance.
Why it captivates
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Light made visible — lattice shadows and bright planes choreographed with precision.
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Everyday poetry — simple subject, quietly transformed into fine art.
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Textural richness — braided rope, timber grain, and crisp summer cotton.
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Balanced geometry — rails, posts, and diagonals that anchor the eye.
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American realism — Homer’s post-war clarity and restraint at their best.
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Statement artwork — serene centrepiece for living rooms, bedrooms, and reading nooks.
What you’ll see
A porch or veranda strung with a woven hammock; a girl at ease, hands folded or reading; leafy canopy throwing lattice shadows across dress, boards, and rails. Up close: taut edges and fine value shifts. From a step back: a calm, sun-drenched tableau.
A richer historical frame
Painted in 1872, this work sits within Homer’s early mature period, where he distilled ordinary domestic scenes into rigorous studies of light, value, and design. The subject’s unguarded ease and the disciplined pattern of shade anticipate a modern eye for everyday composition.
Choose your finish
🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.
💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
Size (W × H)
841 × 580 mm (approx. 33.11 × 22.83 in)
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Orientation: Landscape
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Aspect ratio: ~1.450 : 1
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Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — landscape
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Framing tips:
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Classic look: use an A1 frame with a mat window cut to ~837 × 576 mm for a 2–3 mm overlap.
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Contemporary look: float-mount in an A1 frame for a clean gallery reveal.
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Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Title | Girl in a Hammock |
| Artist | Winslow Homer |
| Date | 1872 |
| Historical Context | Post-war American realism; rigorous study of light, value, and domestic leisure |
| Print Size | 841 mm (W) × 580 mm (H) |
| Available Finishes | Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails |
| Paper Weight | 160 gsm archival matte |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation) |
| Canvas Weight | 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Printed in Australia |
Who it’s for
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Homer admirers & realists
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Design minimalists who love light, pattern, and calm geometry
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Collectors & stylists curating restful, heritage-rich interiors
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Educators illustrating value, contrast, and composition
Our Commitment
Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.
Let shade and summer ease refine your space—order your fine-art print of Girl in a Hammock today.
