Winslow Homer
1836–1910 · American · 35 artworks
Realismrealistic depiction of light and atmospheredynamic compositionsnarrative storytellinguse of strong contrastsmastery of watercolor
artist bio
Winslow Homer was a prominent American painter and printmaker, best known for his marine subjects. He is considered one of the foremost figures in American art, particularly for his realistic depictions of American life and the natural world.
what you'll learn
Studying Homer's work allows students to understand the development of American Realism and the importance of observation in art. Students can learn about composition, light, and the use of watercolor and oil techniques to capture the essence of a scene.
related: Thomas Eakins, Edward Hopper, Frederic Remington
35 artworks
Song of the Lark (also known as In the Field)
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Glass Windows, Bahamas
1885
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Spring
1878
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The Red School House
1873
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Summer Squall
1904
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Salt Kettle, Bermuda
1899
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Inland Water, Bermuda
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Coconut Palms, Key West
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West Point, Prout's Neck
1900
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The Two Guides
1877
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Snap the Whip
1872
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St. John's River, Florida
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A Garden in Nassau
1885
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A wall, Nassau
1898
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The Milk Maid
1878
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Breezing Up
1876
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A Temperance Meeting (or Noon Time)
1874
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The Red Canoe
1884
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The Fox Hunt
1893
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At the Window
1872
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Palm Tree, Nassau
1898
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Fresh Air
1878
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The Gulf Stream
1899
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Santiago de Cuba, Street Scene
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Hudson river, logging
1897
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The berry pickers
1873
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Farmer with a Pitchfork
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Storm, Bahamas
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The Gulf Stream
1906
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Incoming Tide, Scarboro Maine
1883
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Two Girls on the Beach, Tynemouth
1891
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For to be a farmer's boy
1887
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The woodcutter
1891
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Flower garden and bungalow, Bermuda
1889
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Hudson river
1892
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