The West Wind
1891 Addison Gallery of American Art
About this artwork
This oil on canvas painting depicts a lone female figure struggling against strong winds on a coastal landscape, captured with dramatic brushwork. It is part of the collection at the Addison Gallery of American Art.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer, one of the most prominent American painters of the 19th century, painted this work during his time living in Prout's Neck, Maine. He became obsessed with the raw power of the ocean, often observing the coast during storms to better capture the intensity of the elements. This painting exemplifies his transition from narrative-based genre scenes to profound, atmospheric meditations on the relationship between humanity and nature.
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The West Wind
Winslow Homer, 1891
