Maine Coast

Winslow Homer

Created:
Movement:
1896
Realism
key Notes:
Rugged Seascape, Atmospheric Realism
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Dimensions:
30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm) Framed: 43 11/16 x 57 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (111 x 146.7 x 14 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Winslow Homer's "Maine Coast" (1896)

"Maine Coast" by Winslow Homer, created in 1896, is an exemplary work of American landscape painting, executed in oil on canvas. This painting captures the rugged beauty and dynamic atmosphere of the New England coastline, a subject that Homer frequently explored in his later years. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and a muted color palette effectively conveys the power and majesty of the natural world. Homer's work is significant for its contribution to the American Realism movement, emphasizing the authenticity and rawness of the American landscape. Born in 1836, Winslow Homer is regarded as one of the foremost painters of 19th-century America, known for his marine subjects and depictions of rural life. His time spent in Prouts Neck, Maine, profoundly influenced his artistic focus, leading to some of his most celebrated seascapes.

Description of the work:

Maine Coast by Winslow Homer (1896)

The painting "Maine Coast" by Winslow Homer, created in 1896, is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies Homer's mature style characterized by a robust realism and dramatic depiction of the natural world. The artwork captures the rugged beauty of the Maine coastline, reflecting Homer's fascination with the interplay between land and sea.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Maine Coast