The Eagle's Nest
1902 Clark Art Institute
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts two men in a canoe observing an eagle's nest in a tall, dead tree under a cloudy, overcast sky. The work is signed and dated 1902 in the lower right corner.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer spent his later years in Prouts Neck, Maine, where he became deeply fascinated by the rugged coastal environment and local wildlife. This work exemplifies his mastery of watercolor as a medium to capture the transient atmosphere and the quiet, intense connection between humans and the natural world. During this period of his life, Homer preferred to work in relative isolation, often focusing on themes that highlighted the solitude of the outdoors.
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The Eagle's Nest
Winslow Homer, 1902
