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Maine Coast

Winslow Homer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Maine Coast by Winslow Homer: A painting of a rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks. The rocks are dark brown and jagged, with white sea foam on them. The water is dark blue-green and choppy, with large waves crashing against the rocks on the left side. The sky above is gray and cloudy. The overall mood of the painting is dramatic and turbulent, capturing the power and intensity of the ocean. The composition features a prominent wave on the left, with the rocky shoreline extending into the foreground.

Artwork details

Date:
1896
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 411 px
Museum record:
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