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Yachting Girl
Yachting Girl is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:painted in white gouache, lower left: Copyright - 1880 Winslow Homer; in graphite, on verso, upper left: [in unknown hand] 31588
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Overview
Yachting Girl is a drawing by Winslow Homer, created in 1880. It is executed in a mix of media, including black crayon, graphite, and white gouache.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a long dress on a sailboat, gripping a rope with both hands. Her tense posture suggests she is exerting effort, possibly to adjust the sails or stabilize the boat. The surrounding environment, with its choppy water and distant boats, adds to the sense of activity.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of techniques to convey movement and light, including soft shading and quick lines. The combination of black crayon, graphite, and white gouache on buff laid paper allows for a nuanced exploration of texture and tone.
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Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
