Girl With Shell At Ear
1880
About this artwork
This artwork is a delicate drawing and watercolor sketch featuring a young woman seated on a beach, holding a shell to her ear. It demonstrates Homer's focus on capturing natural poses and coastal environments during his prolific career.
Did you know?
During the summer of 1880, Winslow Homer stayed in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where he produced a significant body of work focusing on the local fishing community and the people who frequented the shore. This specific motif—a girl listening to a seashell—was a popular subject of the time, symbolizing the connection between childhood innocence and the mysterious, vast nature of the sea.
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Girl With Shell At Ear
Winslow Homer, 1880
