Children Under a Palm
1885
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts three children sitting together in tropical attire, positioned beneath a large palm tree in a terracotta pot. It is part of the extensive series of watercolors created by Homer during his travels in the Caribbean, specifically Nassau, in the mid-1880s.
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Winslow Homer traveled to the Bahamas in the winter of 1885 to escape the harsh American climate and search for new subjects. During his time in Nassau, he created a celebrated series of watercolors that captured the island's light, color, and local life, marking a significant shift in his career toward the medium for which he would eventually become most famous.
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Children Under a Palm
Winslow Homer, 1885
