Artwork
Salt Kettle, Bermuda
Salt Kettle, Bermuda is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in graphite: HOMER; lower right in black watercolor: Salt Kettle / Dec 1899; upper center verso in black crayon by unknown hand: No. 14; lower center verso in graphite: Bermuda Salt Kettle
About this work
Overview
Winslow Homer's Salt Kettle, Bermuda is a watercolor drawing created in 1899, depicting a serene waterfront scene.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a tranquil shoreline with simple buildings and calm water reflecting the sky and trees. A few small boats are beached, adding to the stillness of the scene.
Technique & Style
Homer used watercolor over graphite on wove paper to capture the play of light. Loose brushstrokes and blended colors create a soft, dreamy effect, while the buildings and trees are sketched with minimal detail.
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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.
