Sloop, Nassau
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About this artwork
This watercolor painting depicts a small sailboat, or sloop, resting in the harbor of Nassau, Bahamas. It is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Winslow Homer visited the Bahamas several times in the late 19th century to escape the harsh winters of Maine and to focus on his watercolor technique. His Caribbean works are celebrated for their vibrant use of color and their ability to capture the unique light and atmosphere of the tropical islands.
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Sloop, Nassau
Winslow Homer, 1899
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