A 'Norther', Key West
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This watercolor painting depicts palm trees bent intensely by the strong winds of a 'norther' storm in Key West. It is a masterwork of light and atmospheric movement, reflecting Homer's keen observation of coastal weather conditions.
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Winslow Homer spent significant time in the Bahamas and Florida, where he developed a deep fascination with the power of the sea and tropical weather. This work captures the ferocity of a sudden winter storm, illustrating his transition from his earlier narrative works to his later, more powerful depictions of nature's raw intensity.
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A 'Norther', Key West
Winslow Homer, 1886
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