Artwork

Native hut at Nassau

Native hut at Nassau, by Winslow Homer, graphite, 1885
Native hut at Nassau, by Winslow Homer, graphite, 1885

Native hut at Nassau is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Native hut at Nassau is a drawing by Winslow Homer, created in 1885 using watercolor and graphite on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a simple, weathered wooden hut with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush vegetation and a bright sky. A rooster stands outside the open doorway, adding a sense of life to the tranquil scene.

Technique & Style

Homer employed watercolor and graphite, combining these with scraping and blotting techniques to achieve textured effects. This approach lends a fresh, lively quality to the depiction of the hut and its surroundings.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Winslow Homer

Artist

Winslow Homer

Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.

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