Coast of Maine

1893

Winslow Homer observed the shoreline in various weather conditions and seasons after moving to live in near isolation in Prouts Neck, Maine, in 1883. Amid the remote and dramatic landscape, he depicted seascapes void of human life, focusing instead on an emotional response to nature. His marine scenes, larger than his earlier works, emphasize the vastness and power of the sea.

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Artist

Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

Date

1893

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

61 × 76.2 cm (24 × 30 in.)

Origin

United States

Collection

Art Institute of Chicago

Credit

Arthur Jerome Eddy Memorial Collection