Artwork
Mending Nets
Mending Nets is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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About this work
Overview
Mending Nets is an etching created by Winslow Homer in 1888. It is a print that depicts a quiet moment by the water.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows two individuals seated on a wooden box, engaged in repairing a net. Their simple attire and the serene background, featuring rough waves and sky, evoke a sense of everyday life.
Technique & Style
Homer employed etching, a technique that involves drawing directly onto a metal plate, allowing for the capture of fine details such as the net's texture and the folds in the clothing.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
