Early Evening
1881 Metropolitan Museum of Art
About this artwork
An oil on canvas depicting figures in a coastal setting during a muted sunset. This work was produced during Homer's pivotal stay in Cullercoats, England, which heavily influenced his later seascapes.
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While visiting the English fishing village of Cullercoats, Homer was deeply moved by the arduous, dangerous lives of the local fishing families. This painting reflects his shift toward dramatic, contemplative subjects involving the sea, moving away from his previous focus on lighter, more idyllic themes.
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Early Evening
Winslow Homer, 1881
