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Nassau, 1899 (w / c and graphite on off-white wove paper)
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Nassau, 1899 (w / c and graphite on off-white wove paper)
3468954 Nassau, 1899 (w/c and graphite on off-white wove paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 37.8x54.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: In 1884 Homer was commissioned by Century Magazine to illustrate an article called A Midwinter Resorta about Nassau, port city of the Bahamas. He made many further winter visits to tropical locations and watercolour became his preferred medium while travelling.); American, out of copyright
Media ID 18261363
© Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA / Bridgeman Images
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This photo print, titled "Nassau, 1899" showcases the artistic brilliance of Winslow Homer. Created with watercolor and graphite on off-white wove paper, this masterpiece measures 37.8x54.3 cm and is housed in the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. In 1884, Century Magazine commissioned Homer to illustrate an article about Nassau, a vibrant port city in the Bahamas known for its midwinter allure. This assignment sparked his love affair with tropical destinations, leading him to make numerous winter visits to these exotic locations. During his travels, watercolor became his preferred medium for capturing the beauty and essence of these places. The painting itself depicts a serene scene set against an overcast sky in the Caribbean paradise of Nassau. The realistic portrayal of sailing boats floating peacefully on the ocean's surface transports viewers to this idyllic island getaway. With meticulous attention to detail and a keen eye for realism, Homer captures both the tranquility of the beach at evening time and the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. As an American artist renowned for his ability to capture nature's essence through vivid brushstrokes, Winslow Homer beautifully portrays not only Nassau but also America's connection with coastal landscapes. This artwork serves as a testament to his mastery as well as our enduring fascination with picturesque shores that define our United States' coastlines.
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