Shark Fishing
1885 Metropolitan Museum of Art
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts two men in a small dory encountering a large shark in the open ocean. It is one of Homer's celebrated works from his time in the Bahamas.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer traveled to the Bahamas in the mid-1880s, where he became captivated by the clarity of the Caribbean water and the rugged life of local fishermen. This work, with its raw depiction of the shark, showcases Homer’s masterful ability to capture both the danger and the beauty of the sea in a medium—watercolor—that was considered secondary to oil painting at the time.
On your wall. Unlock the 4K download and keep this piece in your Vault — forever.
Know the artwork. Knowing its title and artist turns a beautiful image into a story worth sharing — with a museum label:
Shark Fishing
Winslow Homer, 1885
