

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
- Museum record:
- View original
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