Artwork
Early Morning After a Storm at Sea
Early Morning After a Storm at Sea is an unspecified painting by the American Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1924.195
- Credit line
- Gift of J. H. Wade
About this work
Overview
Early Morning After a Storm at Sea is a painting by Winslow Homer depicting a turbulent ocean scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures the Atlantic surf crashing against the rocky Prouts Neck coastline in Maine, conveying the power and drama of a storm subsiding.
Technique & Style
Homer employed thick, expressive brushstrokes and the impasto technique to convey the dynamic movement of the water, giving the painting a textured, almost three-dimensional quality.
History & Provenance
Initially conceived as a watercolor, the painting was later executed in oil over four sessions spanning two years, as Homer waited for the desired atmospheric conditions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
