1890
watercolor
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Blue Spring, Florida is a 1890 watercolor by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a quiet water scene with a sandy shore and tall palm trees. The water is painted in soft blues, with gentle ripples reflecting light. Behind it, a line of green trees and bushes grows thickly, their leaves blending into the sky. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to capture the light and movement in the water. The colors feel fresh and natural, like a real spring scene. Try looking up watercolor to see how artists use this technique to create light and mood.
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
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