Winslow Homer

Winslow Homer (1836-1910)

Rest, 1885

Hudson River - Logging (1892) 

watercolour over graphite on white wove watercolour paper 35.6 x 52.4 cm 

Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

Trout Fishing, Lake St. John, 1895

Gallow’s Island, Bermuda (c.1899-1901)
watercolour on paper, 52.1 x 34.3 cm. Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid, Spain

Bermuda, 1901 

Watercolor and graphite on paper, 14 x 21 inches

North Road, Bermuda (1910) 

watercolor and graphite on white wove paper 35.4 x 53.34 cm

Winslow Homer was a self-taught artist known for his powerful depictions of nature, the sea, and everyday life in 19th-century America. He began his career as an illustrator during the Civil War, creating realistic and detailed images for publications like Harper’s Weekly. Later, he transitioned into painting, working primarily in oil and watercolor.

Key Aspects of His Work:

• Realism & Naturalism: His art captures the raw beauty of nature, often emphasizing the power of the ocean and the struggle of humans against it.
• Marine Themes: Some of his most famous works focus on fishermen, sailors, and the sea, inspired by his time in Maine and the Caribbean.
• Watercolor Mastery: He revolutionized watercolor painting, using light and transparency to create striking landscapes and seascapes.
• Notable Works: The Gulf Stream (1899), Breezing Up (A Fair Wind) (1876), and Snap the Whip (1872).

Homer's art remains highly regarded for its emotional depth, technical skill, and depiction of the American experience.