Artwork
Native hut at Nassau

Native hut at Nassau is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: nassau / native hut; in graphite by the artist: Native hut at Nassau / Winslow Homer; lower center in graphite by unknown hand: No. 1 Frame
About this work
Overview
Native hut at Nassau is a drawing by Winslow Homer, created in 1885 using watercolor and graphite on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a simple, weathered wooden hut with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush vegetation and a bright sky. A rooster stands outside the open doorway, adding a sense of life to the tranquil scene.
Technique & Style
Homer employed watercolor and graphite, combining these with scraping and blotting techniques to achieve textured effects. This approach lends a fresh, lively quality to the depiction of the hut and its surroundings.
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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.


















