Artwork
Gloucester Harbor
Gloucester Harbor is an ink print by the Impressionist artist American 19th Century. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: HW; lower center: GLOUCESTER HARBOR.-Drawn by Winslow Homer.-[See Page 854.]
About this work
Overview
Gloucester Harbor is a wood engraving on newsprint, a print that presents a tranquil harbor scene.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a group of people in a small boat in the foreground, with several larger boats and ships in the background, conveying a sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of cross-hatching techniques and varying tones creates depth, texture, and visual interest, while the engraving technique lends a sense of detail and realism to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
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