Painter
Winslow Homer
Winslow Homer was an American painter and illustrator known for direct, powerful scenes of the sea, coastal life, rural America, and people confronting the forces of nature.
Winslow Homer quick facts
A concise reference for his life, work, and painting approach.
| Born | February 24, 1836 · Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Died | September 29, 1910 · Prouts Neck, Maine, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Paint media | Watercolor · Gouache · Oil paint |
| Other media | Graphite, drawing, and commercial illustration |
| Common subjects | Seascapes, fishermen, boats, coastal communities, rural life, war, and tropical landscapes |
| Notable works | The Gulf Stream, Snap the Whip, Breezing Up (A Fair Wind), and Cannon Rock |
Sources: Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Met: Boys in a Dory, and National Gallery of Art.