Winslow Homer: 150 Realist Oil Paintings Realism Annotated

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) was an American painter and printmaker best known for his realistic depictions of the sea and its people. Homer was a leading figure in the American realist movement, and his work is often praised for its technical skill and emotional depth.

Homer was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and began his career as a commercial illustrator. In 1861, he traveled to Europe, where he studied the work of the great masters of painting. After returning to the United States, Homer began to paint scenes of everyday life, often focusing on the working class and the poor. In the 1870s, Homer began to spend more time on the coast of Maine, and his work began to reflect his love of the sea. He painted scenes of fishermen, sailors, and shipwrecks, and his work became increasingly realistic and dramatic.

Winslow Homer: 150 Realist Oil Paintings - Realism - Annotated Series

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Homer's work is often characterized by its strong sense of realism. He was a master of capturing the effects of light and atmosphere, and his paintings are often rich in detail. Homer's work is also notable for its emotional depth. He was able to capture the human experience in all its complexity, and his paintings often evoke a sense of nostalgia and melancholy.

Here are 150 of Winslow Homer's most famous realist oil paintings, with annotations:

1. The Gulf Stream (1899)
   
2. The Herring Net (1885)
   
3. Snap the Whip (1872)
   
4. The Fog Warning (1885)
   
5. Breezing Up (A Fair Wind) (1873-1876)
   
6. Eight Bells (1886)
   
7. West Point, Prout's Neck (1890)
   
8. The Life Line (1884)
   
9. Northeaster (1895)
   
10. The Wreck (1896)
    

Winslow Homer: 150 Realist Oil Paintings - Realism - Annotated Series

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Language	:	English
File size	:	13840 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	162 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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