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Very few painters in history have captured the essence of the mighty ocean’s force like Winslow Homer (1836-1910) did. He completed one of his most revered paintings in the final year of the 19th century and it depicts a topic he had been interested in for a very long time. This mesmerizing work features a …

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The career of this famous American artist is defined by the magnificent landscapes he painted and especially his marine paintings. Winslow Homer (1836-1910) can easily be described as one of the most notable artists in the United States in the 19th century. He started his career as an illustrator but gradually moved to oil paintings …

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It’s hard to believe that one of the most famous American artists in history spent nearly 20 years of his life working as a professional illustrator. Winslow Homer (1836-1910) started learning oil painting when he moved from Boston to New York City and already mastered this new medium in about a year. He traveled frequently …

Read More about Breezing Up (A Fair Wind) by Winslow Homer – Top 8 Facts

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Winslow Homer (1836-1910) was always going to become a successful artist. That’s because he inherited the artistic nature of his mother Henrietta. She was a successful watercolorist and the young Winslow’s first teacher. He never really got a formal art education and mostly learned the trade along the way. The American …

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One of the most famous American artists in history had a front-row seat during the urbanization of the United States in the 19th century. Winslow Homer (1836-1910) was a Realism artist who produced magnificent landscapes and seascapes. The rural setting of many of his works evoked a particular emotion. Let’s take a closer look at …

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