Who painted Blue Spring, Florida?

Blue Spring, Florida was painted by Winslow Homer in 1890.

Where can I see Blue Spring, Florida?

Blue Spring, Florida is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Blue Spring, Florida?

Blue Spring, Florida is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Blue Spring, Florida?

Museum-quality prints of Blue Spring, Florida are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Blue Spring, Florida

Winslow Homer , 1890

Blue Spring, Florida is a watercolor drawing by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in graphite: Winslow Homer 1890; lower right in graphite: Blue Spring Fl.a; upper left verso in graphite: 4 Blue Spring Florida/ St John River/ Ponce de Leon - bloomaf(?)youth; upper center verso in graphite: C(?) 8239-1; lower left verso in graphite: 75886/ 78496

About this work

Overview

Winslow Homer's Blue Spring, Florida is a watercolor drawing created in 1890, depicting a serene aquatic scene.

Subject & Meaning

The work features a tranquil spring with a sandy shoreline and palm trees, rendered in soft blues and greens that evoke a sense of natural serenity.

Technique & Style

Homer employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey the play of light on the water's gentle ripples, achieving a fresh and naturalistic effect characteristic of his watercolor technique.