Winslow Homer "The Water Fan"

From: The Art Institute of Chicago Limited Edition: 22 Exhibition: The Color of Light: Watercolors by Winslow Homer Material: Printed vinyl Dimensions: 30" x 99" (76cm x 251cm) Hanging Hardware Included Summary American artist Winslow Homer (1836-1910) is renowned for his realist oil paintings that capture the inherent tension between man and nature. But his watercolors mark some of his greatest artistic accomplishments. His work "The Water Fan", painted during his time in the Caribbean, is a study in light and tonality. The blues of the water are offset by the crisp white shirt of the fisherman against his dark skin. A touch of color jumps from the piece of coral at the front of the boat, this coral is what gives the work its title. 22 banners are available featuring this work by Homer - truly one of the most beautifully painted watercolor renditions of water ever painted. Description While American painter Winslow Homer is not technically an Impressionist, his work is somewhat pre-Im