1885
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Native hut at Nassau is a 1885 graphite by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a simple wooden house with a thatched roof. The walls are weathered and the door is open, revealing a dark interior. A rooster stands near the front, and a log lies on the ground. Palm trees and green plants surround the house, while the sky above is bright with soft clouds. The artist used watercolor, adding texture by scraping and blotting the paper. This technique makes the scene look fresh and lively, even though it’s a quiet moment. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use this medium to create light and movement.
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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