Gloucester Harbor, Fishing Fleet
1880
About this artwork
A watercolor painting depicting numerous sailboats and schooners anchored or sailing in the calm waters of Gloucester Harbor. The work captures the atmospheric conditions and maritime activity characteristic of Homer's stay in Massachusetts during the summer of 1880.
Did you know?
In 1880, Winslow Homer spent a pivotal summer in Gloucester, Massachusetts, which transformed his career by shifting his focus toward watercolor painting. He became obsessed with the daily lives of local fishermen and the unpredictable moods of the sea, leaving behind his earlier focus on genre scenes of post-Civil War life. This transition led to his renowned series of powerful marine subjects that redefined American watercolor painting.
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Gloucester Harbor, Fishing Fleet
Winslow Homer, 1880
