Artwork

Salt Kettle, Bermuda

Salt Kettle, Bermuda, by Winslow Homer, graphite, 1899
Salt Kettle, Bermuda, by Winslow Homer, graphite, 1899

Salt Kettle, Bermuda is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Winslow Homer's Salt Kettle, Bermuda is a watercolor drawing created in 1899, depicting a serene waterfront scene.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a tranquil shoreline with simple buildings and calm water reflecting the sky and trees. A few small boats are beached, adding to the stillness of the scene.

Technique & Style

Homer used watercolor over graphite on wove paper to capture the play of light. Loose brushstrokes and blended colors create a soft, dreamy effect, while the buildings and trees are sketched with minimal detail.

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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