Nassau
1899 Metropolitan Museum of Art
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts a harbor scene in Nassau, featuring sailboats in turquoise water alongside rusted cannons resting on the shore. It is a prime example of Homer's mastery of the watercolor medium during his travels in the Caribbean.
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Winslow Homer spent several winters in the Bahamas, where he was captivated by the brilliant, clear light and vibrant colors of the Caribbean. These watercolor expeditions served as a refreshing creative outlet from his more somber, studio-bound oil paintings, ultimately revolutionizing the reputation of watercolor as a serious, expressive medium in American art.
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Nassau
Winslow Homer, 1899
