

The painting "Cannon Rock" by Winslow Homer depicts a seascape with a large body of water and rocky shoreline. The water is a blue-green color with white foam on the waves. The waves are crashing against dark-colored rocks on the right and left sides. The sky above is gray and cloudy. A large wave is forming in the distance. The rocky shoreline is dark and jagged. The overall atmosphere is one of turbulent sea conditions.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1895
- Medium:
- Oil on canvas
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 599 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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