Lobster Cove, Manchester, Massachusetts
1869 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
About this artwork
An oil on canvas landscape depicting a quiet, rocky cove at sunset with two figures fishing. This work reflects Homer's focus on the American coast and his emerging interest in atmospheric lighting.
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Winslow Homer, one of the foremost painters in 19th-century America, spent significant time in Manchester, Massachusetts, during this period, which profoundly influenced his coastal subject matter. This piece is a prime example of his transition from commercial illustration to the nuanced, atmospheric marine paintings that would later define his celebrated career.
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Lobster Cove, Manchester, Massachusetts
Winslow Homer, 1869
