Girl Carrying a Basket
1882 National Gallery of Art
About this artwork
This watercolor painting depicts a young woman walking along a seaside cliff carrying a wicker basket. It is a characteristic example of the maritime-themed works Homer produced during his time in Cullercoats, England.
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During his stay in the English fishing village of Cullercoats in 1881-1882, Winslow Homer's work shifted toward a more serious focus on the dignity of labor. He became fascinated by the resilient women of the coastal community, often depicting them as strong, monumental figures against the stark, weather-beaten landscape of the North Sea coast.
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Girl Carrying a Basket
Winslow Homer, 1882
