After the Rain, Prouts Neck
1887
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts a pair of figures walking through a muddy landscape at Prouts Neck, Maine, following a storm. The work captures the transient atmosphere and wet ground characteristic of the coastal region.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer moved to Prouts Neck, a rocky promontory in Maine, in 1883, where he became increasingly fascinated by the power of the sea and the rugged local terrain. 'After the Rain' showcases his mastery of watercolor, capturing the specific, fleeting luminosity that appears only after a storm has passed. This location would eventually become the primary inspiration for his most iconic and dramatic maritime paintings.
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After the Rain, Prouts Neck
Winslow Homer, 1887
