Winslow Homer Watercolors

by Donelson F. Hoopes

The most popular of all American watercolorists - and the artist who has had the most profound influence on watercolor painting in America - has always been Winslow Homer. This beautiful volume is the first study devoted exclusively to Homer's work in this medium. Published in cooperation with The Brooklyn Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the book includes virtually the entire Winslow Homer watercolor collection of both museums.
The full range of Homer's work is encompassed in this the subtle, controlled coastal scenes painted during his residence in an English fishing village; the powerful, deep-toned hunting and fishing pictures painted in the Maine woods; and the explosion of tropical color in his late watercolors of the Caribbean, the most famous and influential of all his work.

Genres: Art

88 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

Reviews

[GoldGato]

Winslow Homer’s art always resonates with me, so I couldn’t resist this book which focuses upon his somewhat lesser-known watercolors. One of the reasons I admire Homer is because he never bowed down to European influences. He was determined to stay truly American, which is why his work stands apart from other American artists of his time. At the time when Homer was painting, the medium of watercolors wasn’t considered to be very cool. Critics considered watercoloring to be something young ladies learned in finishing schools.. In this book, one can see why Winslow Homer tackled this form of art, especially showing the influence of the sea upon his pictures.

FISHER GIRLS ON THE BEACH


GLASS WINDOWS, BAHAMAS



SHORE AT BERMUDA



The book is very easy to peruse. Each watercolor is on the right side with the text and history of the piece on the left side. This makes it a nice way to learn about Winslow Homer’s art while admiring his use of colour. Some coffee table books are too big or too convoluted, but this one is just right.

Book Season = Spring (sunlight and breezes)

[Allison]

beautiful!

[Lynn]

Very nice reproductions and good observations about technique.