The Burnt Mountain
1892 M. H. de Young Memorial Museum
About this artwork
A watercolor painting by Winslow Homer depicting two hunters resting on a mountainside among charred, fallen trees. The work reflects the artist's focus on the rugged, unforgiving nature of the American wilderness.
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Winslow Homer spent significant time in the Adirondacks during the 1890s, where he created many of his most celebrated watercolors. The scene captures the aftermath of a forest fire, a common sight in the region at the time, which served as a somber contrast to the transient presence of the human figures.
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The Burnt Mountain
Winslow Homer, 1892
