1899
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Salt Kettle, Bermuda is a 1899 graphite by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a quiet waterfront scene with a few simple buildings near the shore. The water is calm, reflecting the sky and trees, while a couple of small boats sit idle on the bank. The sky is bright with fluffy clouds, and the brushstrokes are loose and light, giving a soft, dreamy look. The artist used watercolor to capture how light plays on the scene, blending colors smoothly. The buildings and trees are just sketches—no tiny details, just enough to feel the place. Next, check out 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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