Taking on Wet Provisions (Schooner Marked Newport, K. W.)
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This watercolor depicts sailors loading supplies onto a schooner, with the vessel identified by the name 'Newport' on its stern. It is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Winslow Homer spent his later years in Prout's Neck, Maine, where he became obsessed with capturing the raw power and daily life of the sea. This painting captures the casual, labor-intensive moments of maritime work, showcasing his mastery of watercolor to convey both the transparency of water and the ruggedness of the schooner.
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Taking on Wet Provisions (Schooner Marked Newport, K. W.)
Winslow Homer, 1903
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