A Swell of the Ocean
1883 M. H. de Young Memorial Museum
About this artwork
A watercolor painting by Winslow Homer depicting a lone fisherman in a small boat amidst turbulent, high seas. The composition highlights the dramatic power of the ocean and the isolation of the subject.
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Winslow Homer was a master of capturing the raw, untamed power of the Atlantic Ocean during his time in Prout's Neck, Maine. This work exemplifies his transition from lighter scenes to more serious, moody maritime subjects that celebrate the struggle of humanity against the overwhelming force of nature.
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A Swell of the Ocean
Winslow Homer, 1883
