Boys Wading
1873 National Gallery of Art
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts two boys wading in shallow coastal waters in front of a docked boat. It is a quintessential example of the artist's focus on American daily life and childhood during the late 19th century.
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Winslow Homer was a self-taught watercolorist who revolutionized the medium in America by treating it with the same seriousness and scale as oil painting. This specific work captures the breezy, casual atmosphere of the seaside, reflecting his deep interest in the intersection of American leisure and the maritime environment.
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Boys Wading
Winslow Homer, 1873
