(Homer, Winslow). THE BATHERS. Beam 199. Wood-engraving for Harper's Weekly, August 2, 1873. 13 3/4 X 9 1/4 inches on the full magazine sheet. Titled and inscribed "Drawn by Winslow Homer" in the margin below the image center. Although Homer did illustrations for wood-engravings for more than twenty years, those which he did in 1873 and 1874 are considered to be his best. In excellent condition.