Artwork
The Signal of Distress
The Signal of Distress is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:Inscribed: Copyright 1891, by C. Klackner, New York. in plate, upper left; signed: Winslow Homer in pencil, lower left.
About this work
Overview
The Signal of Distress is a print by Winslow Homer, created in 1891 using the photogravure technique on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a group of people in old-fashioned clothing gathered around a boat, gazing out at a turbulent sea with a dark, stormy sky. One figure holds a rope, and the overall mood is tense and dramatic, suggesting anticipation or anxiety.
Technique & Style
The scene is rendered in a realistic style, characterized by attention to detail and texture, with bold and expressive rendering in muted tones.
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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.
