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Northeaster

Winslow Homer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a seascape with a dark rocky shoreline on the left side, featuring a jagged edge with some orange and yellow foliage. The sea is turbulent with white capped waves crashing on the shore, predominantly dark blue with white foam. The sky above is grey and cloudy, with a large white cloud on the left side. The overall mood is dramatic and intense, capturing a moment of powerful natural energy. The style is realistic with bold brushstrokes. The title of the painting is "Northeaster" and it is by Winslow Homer.

Artwork Details

Date
1895; reworked by 1901
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 411 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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