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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
Museum record:
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