Artwork
Early Morning After a Storm at Sea
Early Morning After a Storm at Sea is an unspecified painting by the American Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Early Morning After a Storm at Sea is a painting by Winslow Homer depicting a turbulent ocean scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures the Atlantic surf crashing against the rocky Prouts Neck coastline in Maine, conveying the power and drama of a storm subsiding.
Technique & Style
Homer employed thick, expressive brushstrokes and the impasto technique to convey the dynamic movement of the water, giving the painting a textured, almost three-dimensional quality.
History & Provenance
Initially conceived as a watercolor, the painting was later executed in oil over four sessions spanning two years, as Homer waited for the desired atmospheric conditions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
