Balcony in Cuba
1885 Mint Museum
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts a scenic balcony view overlooking a landscape in Cuba, featuring a prominent decorative urn and an intricate iron railing. It was created during one of the artist's trips to the Caribbean in the 1880s.
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Winslow Homer traveled to Cuba twice during the 1880s, seeking to escape the chilly climate of Maine and to explore new tropical subjects. These Caribbean watercolors are celebrated for their fluidity and vibrant treatment of light, marking a significant departure from his earlier, more somber oil paintings.
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Balcony in Cuba
Winslow Homer, 1885
