Sunset, Prout's Neck
1895 Art Institute of Chicago
About this artwork
This work depicts a dramatic coastal scene at Prout's Neck, Maine, rendered in watercolor on paper. It captures the interaction of breaking waves against dark rocks under a setting sun.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer moved to Prout's Neck in 1883 and became obsessed with the power and unpredictability of the Atlantic Ocean. He often worked in seclusion, famously stating that he preferred to be left alone so he could observe nature without distraction. This particular series of watercolors captures his mastery of movement and light in one of America's most rugged landscapes.
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Sunset, Prout's Neck
Winslow Homer, 1895
