1880
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Yachting Girl is a 1880 graphite by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
A woman in a long dress stands on a boat, gripping a rope with both hands. Behind her, sails stretch high, and other boats float in the distance. The sky is pale, and the water looks choppy. Her posture is tense, like she’s pulling hard. The artist used soft shading and quick lines to show movement and light. Next, check out gouache to see how this mix of paint and water creates smooth textures.
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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