1890
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Palm Trees, Red is a 1890 graphite by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a line of tall palm trees against a pale sky. The trunks are dark and thin, with green fronds at the top. In front of them is a flat, muddy area with a hint of water and a few small bushes. The colors are mostly muted, except for a reddish-brown patch near the bottom. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to capture light and shadow. The paper shows some wear, giving it a soft, aged look. Next, check out watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to build up light and color.
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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