Who painted Perils of the Sea?

Perils of the Sea was painted by Winslow Homer in 1888.

Where can I see Perils of the Sea?

Perils of the Sea is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Perils of the Sea?

Perils of the Sea is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Perils of the Sea

Winslow Homer , 1888

Perils of the Sea is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1924.545
Credit line: Dudley P. Allen Fund

About this work

Overview

Perils of the Sea is a print created by Winslow Homer in 1888. It depicts a dramatic scene of women braving a stormy coastline.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows women walking along a rocky shore, accompanied by other figures huddled on the rocks, with a small wooden house on a cliff behind them. The scene conveys a sense of resilience in the face of a turbulent sea and stormy weather.

Technique & Style

Homer employed rough, textured lines to capture the movement of the figures' clothing in the wind. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits the contrast between light and dark, helps to create a dramatic effect and makes the figures stand out against the turbulent background.