Artwork
The Signal of Distress
The Signal of Distress is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Signal of Distress is a print by Winslow Homer, created in 1891 using the photogravure technique on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a group of people in old-fashioned clothing gathered around a boat, gazing out at a turbulent sea with a dark, stormy sky. One figure holds a rope, and the overall mood is tense and dramatic, suggesting anticipation or anxiety.
Technique & Style
The scene is rendered in a realistic style, characterized by attention to detail and texture, with bold and expressive rendering in muted tones.
Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
