Winslow Homer in the 1890s: Prout's Neck Observed

by Winslow Homer, Philip C. Beam, University of Rochester Memorial Art Gallery

Book by Homer, Winslow, Beam, Philip C.

154 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1990

About the author

Winslow Homer was an American landscape painter and printmaker, best known for his marine subjects. He is considered one of the foremost painters in 19th century America and a preeminent figure in American art.

Largely self-taught, Homer began his career working as a commercial illustrator. He subsequently took up oil painting and produced major studio works characterized by the weight and density he exploited from the medium. He also worked extensively in watercolor, creating a fluid and prolific oeuvre, primarily chronicling his working vacations.

Reviews

[Chris Gager · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of those books produced along with a specific exhibition. Thus rather narrow in focus and with a limited number of pictures. Homer was a great artist(though not one of the "all-timers" as I like to call them)so even the small number of paintings represented is welcome. The biographical text is typically dry but supplemented with lot's of photos.