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Natural Bridge, Bermuda

Winslow Homer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a rocky cliffside overlooking a body of water. The cliffside is on the lower left and right, with the water occupying the center and upper portion. The cliffside has shades of beige, brown, and red, with some greenery. A small body of water is on the left side of the cliff. The water is blue, with a few darker spots. The sky above the water is blue-gray, with some lighter shades. The painting's color palette is muted, with visible brushstrokes. The image is framed by a thin beige border. The title of the painting is "Natural Bridge, Bermuda" by Winslow Homer.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1901
Medium:
Watercolor and graphite on white wove paper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 419 px
Museum record:
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