The New Novel
Homer captures a body perfectly still with a mind fully engaged. I would love to trade places with this subject today, if only I could wear cooler clothes. This picture reminds me of a biography of Laura Bush I read a few years back. The active Bush clan had a hard time understanding Laura because she could lay perfectly motionless for three hours reading a book! I hope you have a few happy reading days left in your summer.
A Living Pencil 
Beautiful.
Okay, mine is posted. I love Homer. His work is beautiful.
I love it! This position is mine from as early in the evening as I can get to it until sleep o’er takes. Unfortunately of late, the lower arms and the book do not maintain their positions for long and the eyelids shut. The Laura Bush reminder made me smile. She’s a special lady. Glad you found this Winslow Homer!