Artwork
Breezing Up
Breezing Up is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Winslow Homer's 'Breezing Up' is a drawing created around 1879, showcasing a dramatic scene on water.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts four individuals navigating a small boat through turbulent waves, with one person standing and attempting to steady the vessel with a pole. A sailboat is visible in the background, set against a hazy sky.
Technique & Style
Homer employed rapid, expressive lines in graphite, augmented with black crayon and white chalk on wove paper, to convey the dynamic tension between the boat and the choppy water.
Context
This work exemplifies the Realist approach to depicting everyday life, focusing on the authenticity of the scene rather than elaborate detail.
Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
