Gloucester Harbor
1880
About this artwork
A watercolor and graphite drawing depicting a quiet maritime scene at dusk with sailboats reflected in calm water. Three figures sit in the foreground looking out toward the harbor.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer spent the summer of 1880 in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where he produced a significant body of work that marked a turning point in his career. This series of watercolors, which explored the interplay of light and shadow on the water, effectively transitioned him from a magazine illustrator to a dedicated fine artist focusing on the power and beauty of the sea.
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Gloucester Harbor
Winslow Homer, 1880
