Winslow Homer Collection

Skating on Jamaica Pond, near Boston, 1859. Creator: Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910)
Skating on Jamaica Pond, near Boston, 1859

The Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). Creator: Winslow Homer
The Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). A man drifts on his fishing boat which has lost its mast. Sharks surround the boat, and a waterspout approaches ominously

Flirting on the Sea-Shore and on the Meadow (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVIII), September 19, 1874

Dressing for the Carnival, 1877. Creator: Winslow Homer
Dressing for the Carnival, 1877

Hauling in the Nets, 1887. Creator: Winslow Homer
Hauling in the Nets, 1887

The Studio, 1867. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Studio, 1867

Portrait of Helena de Kay, 1872. Creator: Winslow Homer
Portrait of Helena de Kay, 1872.

Deer in the Adirondacks, 1889. Creator: Winslow Homer
Deer in the Adirondacks, 1889.

Waverly Oaks, 1864. Creator: Winslow Homer
Waverly Oaks, 1864.

Playing A Fish, 1875, Reworked in 1890s. Creator: Winslow Homer
Playing A Fish, 1875, Reworked in 1890s.

West Point, Prout's Neck, 1900. Creator: Winslow Homer
West Point, Prout's Neck, 1900. Seawater surges around massive rocks as bands of brilliant colour stretch across the horizon, casting a rosy glow over the ocean

Eastern Point, 1900. Creator: Winslow Homer
Eastern Point, 1900. Homer completed Eastern Point in just one month, confidently recording the turbulent weather conditions near his studio in Maine

Undertow, 1886. Creator: Winslow Homer
Undertow, 1886. Rescuers try to haul ashore two women, weighed down by their waterlogged bathing dresses, in danger of being pulled beneath the waves by an undertow

Summer Squall, 1877. Creator: Winslow Homer
Summer Squall, 1877. Summer Squall was inspired by a sudden storm Homer observed from his studio at Prouts Neck, Maine. Thick strokes of white paint suggest the foaming water violently surging over

Saco Bay, 1896. Creator: Winslow Homer
Saco Bay, 1896. Sunset - two women, carrying fishing nets and lobster traps, seem as solid and enduring as the rocks beneath their feet.

Daughter of the Coast Guard, 1881. Creator: Winslow Homer
Daughter of the Coast Guard, 1881. Homer travelled to England in 1881 and settled in the village of Cullercoats near Tynemouth on the craggy North Sea coast

Signal of Distress, 1890. Creator: Winslow Homer
Signal of Distress, 1890. In the foreground a group of sailors watch as fellow crew members prepare to board a lifeboat and reach safety

Sleigh Ride, c1890-95. Creator: Winslow Homer
Sleigh Ride, c1890-95. Tracks in the snow, painted with subtle touches of blue and pink, lead our eyes to a sleigh about to disappear over the ridge of a hill

Farmyard Scene, c1872-74. Creator: Winslow Homer
Farmyard Scene, c1872-74.

Charles Prentice Howland, 1878. Creator: Winslow Homer
Charles Prentice Howland, 1878. 9-year-old Charles Howland dressed for school, standing stiffly and perhaps impatiently as he poses for the artist

The Bridle Path, White Mountains, 1868. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Bridle Path, White Mountains, 1868. A young woman rides sidesaddle along a rocky path in the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Two Guides, 1877. Creator: Winslow Homer
Two Guides, 1877. The men in this painting were well-known wilderness guides in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Their axes

Shark Fishing, Nassau Bar, publ. 1887 (print)
2603567 Shark Fishing, Nassau Bar, publ. 1887 (print) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: After a sketch by Winslow Homer. From The Century Magazine, published 1887)

Any Thing for me, if you Please? - Post Office of the Brooklyn Fair in Aid of the Sanitary... 1864 Creator: Unknown
Any Thing for me, if you Please? - Post Office of the Brooklyn Fair in Aid of the Sanitary Commission, 1864. Periodical: Harper's Weekly, 5 March 1864

Spring Farm Work - Grafting, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Spring Farm Work - Grafting, 1870. Periodical: Harper's Weekly, 30 April 1870

The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, at the Capitol, March 4, 1861 Creator: Unknown
The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, at the Capitol, Washington, March 4, 1861. Periodical: Harper's Weekly, 16 March 1861

Skating at Boston, 1859. Creator: Unknown
Skating at Boston, 1859. Periodical: Harper's Weekly, 12 March 1859

Saved, 1889. Creator: Winslow Homer
Saved, 1889

Seaside Sketches - A Clam-bake, 1873. Creator: Unknown
Seaside Sketches - A Clam-bake, 1873. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 23 August 1873

New England Factory Life - Bell-Time, 1868. Creator: Unknown
New England Factory Life - Bell-Time, 1868. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 25 July 1868

Christmas Boxes in Camp - Christmas, 1861, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Christmas Boxes in Camp - Christmas, 1861, 1862. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 4 January 1862

A Shell in the Rebel Trenches, 1863. Creator: Unknown
A Shell in the Rebel Trenches, 1863. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 17 January 1863

Station-House Lodgers, 1874. Creator: Unknown
Station-House Lodgers, 1874. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 7 February 1874

Winter Quarters in Camp - The Inside of a Hut, 1863. Creator: Unknown
Winter Quarters in Camp - The Inside of a Hut, 1863. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 24 January 1863

The Inaugural Procession at Washington, Passing the Gate of the Capitol Grounds, 1861. Creator: Unknown
The Inaugural Procession at Washington, Passing the Gate of the Capitol Grounds, 1861. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 16 March 1861

The War for the Union - A Bayonet Charge, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The War for the Union - A Bayonet Charge, 1862. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 12 July 1862

The Songs of the War, 1861. Creator: Unknown
The Songs of the War, 1861. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 23 November 1861

Watch-Tower, Corner of Spring and Varick Streets, New York, 1874. Creator: Unknown
Watch-Tower, Corner of Spring and Varick Streets, New York, 1874. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 28 February 1874

The Nooning, 1873. Creator: Unknown
The Nooning, 1873. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 16 August 1873

Winter, the Fox Hunt. Creator: Henry Wolf
Winter, the Fox Hunt

Art-Students and Copyists in the Louvre Gallery, Paris (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XII), January 11, 1868

The Veteran in a New Field, 1865. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Veteran in a New Field, 1865

Shooting the Rapids, Saguenay River, 1905-10. Creator: Winslow Homer
Shooting the Rapids, Saguenay River, 1905-10

Women Working in a Field, 1867. Creator: Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910)
Women Working in a Field, 1867. In December 1866, Winslow Homer sailed from Boston for a year of study in France. Since the early 1850s he had known the principles of French painting

Portraits of Great Painters: Winslow Homer (litho)
5990235 Portraits of Great Painters: Winslow Homer (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winslow Homer)

Winslow Homer, from Living Biographies of Great Painters
3960952 Winslow Homer, from Living Biographies of Great Painters by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: Winslow Homer, 1836-1910. American landscape painter and printmaker)

The Herring Net, 1885. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Herring Net, 1885. Two fishermen in a small wooden boat in rough seas

Peach Blossoms, 1878. Creator: Winslow Homer
Peach Blossoms, 1878

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Winslow Homer, an American artist born in 1836, was a master of capturing the essence of everyday life and nature through his paintings. One of his early works, "Skating on Jamaica Pond, near Boston" painted in 1859, showcases his ability to depict scenes with incredible detail and realism. In 1899, Homer created "The Gulf Stream, " a powerful painting that depicts a lone sailor struggling against the forces of nature. This piece is a testament to Homer's skill in portraying human emotions and the raw power of the sea. Another notable work by Winslow Homer is "Flirting on the Sea-Shore and on the Meadow, " which was featured in Harper's Weekly. This painting captures moments of leisure and romance amidst beautiful coastal landscapes. "Dressing for the Carnival, " painted in 1877, shows Homer's versatility as an artist by depicting vibrant scenes filled with color and movement. The carnival atmosphere comes alive through his brushstrokes. "Hauling in the Nets" from 1887 portrays fishermen engaged in their laborious task at sea. With this painting, Winslow Homer demonstrates his ability to capture action-filled moments while still maintaining a sense of tranquility. "The Studio, " completed in 1867, offers us a glimpse into Homer's own creative space. It reveals not only his artistic process but also reflects upon themes such as solitude and introspection. One iconic work by Winslow Homer is "The Veteran in a New Field. " Painted during post-Civil War America (1865), it symbolizes hope for renewal after times of conflict—a theme that resonated deeply with many Americans during that era. In "Shooting the Rapids, Saguenay River" (1905-10), we witness another facet of Homer's talent as he captures both danger and excitement within tumultuous waters. The intensity depicted here serves as evidence that even late into his career; he continued to push artistic boundaries.