Hauling in the Nets
1887 National Gallery of Art
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts two fishermen in a small boat hauling in a net on choppy, open water under an overcast sky. It is a quintessential example of Homer's focus on the rugged lives of maritime laborers.
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Winslow Homer spent significant time in the coastal village of Cullercoats, England, and in Maine, which profoundly influenced his dedication to capturing the raw, elemental relationship between humanity and the sea. This work exemplifies his transition from a professional illustrator to a master of watercolor, where he used the medium not just for sketches, but for powerful, atmospheric storytelling.
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Hauling in the Nets
Winslow Homer, 1887
