1886
watercolor
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Under a Palm Tree is a 1886 watercolor by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This watercolor painting depicts a woman standing under a palm tree, wearing a white dress and a brown apron. She has a red and brown patterned scarf wrapped around her head and is holding a brown object in her arms. The woman stands in a lush environment, surrounded by greenery and red flowers. The background is filled with various shades of green, with hints of yellow and orange peeking through the foliage. The artist's use of watercolor creates a sense of softness and delicacy, drawing the viewer's attention to the woman's gentle pose. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the world of watercolor.
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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