Perils of the Sea, 1888
Winslow Homer
American, 1836-1910
Showing fisherwomen braced against a biting wind, Winslow Homer's Perils of the Sea provides a glimpse of the small English fishing colony of Cullercoats, where the artist lived for 20 months beginning in 1881. The etching follows in reverse the subject and composition of a watercolor the artist created during his stay there years earlier. Inspired by the community's resilience against nature's wrath, Homer conveyed his respect for the fisherwomen by rendering their forms as sculptural, almost monumental and integrated tightly with the group behind them. Translating the chromatic effects of watercolor into black-and-white, the artist executed finely hatched and cross-hatched lines to evoke dynamic, extreme weather.
Beautiful art and so very true with the perils of the power of the sea. An exciting but dangerous life with many hardships for many and women.
miriam
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I lived in a fishing village once and that’s so true Miriam for fishermen and their wives. Thanks.
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Wonderful art that tells quite a story.
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It does, thanks Miriam. 🙂
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Very nice! 🙂
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Thanks Tom. 🙂
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Thank you for the follow!! Ahhh, love the nautical, fishing, fishing villages and the sea! Nice post!
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You’re welcome, and thank you.
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Buona domenica 🙂
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Buona domenica cara. 🙂
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