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From Alexandria to Ship Point [recto]

Winslow Homer

1862

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Marine

Dominant colour

From Alexandria to Ship Point [recto] is a 1862 graphite by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Winslow Homer
When & what style?: 1862 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing is messy and full of movement. People are crowded together—some standing, some sitting, some lying down. They’re dressed in simple clothes, and the lines are rough, like quick sketches. There’s a sense of chaos, with arms and legs overlapping. The artist used only pencil on paper, making it look like a fast, rough draft. The scene feels busy, almost like a snapshot of a moment in time. If you like this style, check out Realism next—it’s all about showing life as it really is.