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Winslow Homer Watercolor Reproductions Breaking Storm, Coast of Maine, 1894 Fine Art Reproduction Reproduction Size: 17 x 12 inches This reproduction is a new, individually printed & proofed, superior quality, giclee process, fine art print. It is printed on 100% cotton rag acid-free, heavyweight fine art paper with a luxurious textured watercolor paper finish & archival pigment inks to ensure permanence. Created for collectors, it IS NOT A POSTER or mass produced print on low quality, inexpensive paper. Winslow Homer (1836 - 1910) was considered the most intensely American painter of his time. Best known for his marine subjects, he is considered one of the foremost painters in 19th century America & a preeminent figure in American art. Largely self-taught, Homer began his career working as a commercial illustrator. He subsequently took up oil painting & produced major studio works characterized by the weight & density he exploited from the medium. He also worked extensively in watercolor, creating a fluid & prolific oeuvre, primarily chronicling his working vacations in New England & the tropics. Breaking Storm, Coast of Maine is a study of bands of juxtaposed color constructed along a strong horizon line, emphasized by a thick, dark line. Despite Homer's indication of impending bad weather moving in from the horizon, this watercolor focuses on a moment of calm before the storm. The water's turquoise surface is smooth & tranquil, achieved by pure, transparent washes. The artist's loose, abstract handling of the rugged shore in the foreground calls attention to the sheer beauty of his brushstrokes. Homer conjured the effect of land, sea, & sky seen through a veil of rain & humidity by painting wet-on-wet. in this manner, the artist introduced a new wash into one that is still wet, allowing colors to run & blend without solid boundaries. Evidence indicates that Homer learned the practice from studying Japanese ink paintings & began to employ it extensively beginning in 1889. Original Medium: Watercolors on paper, graphite under drawing: Reproduction: Watercolor Textured Fine Art Paper, Archival Pigment Inks Image Size: 17 x 12 inches printed on larger 19 x 13 inch paper to allow ample borders for matting & framing Prints ship in a heavy protective cardboard tube. the giclee process produces a high quality, fine art reproduction from a high-resolution digital file of an image. The file is then printed with a high-resolution photo generation printer on a fine art paper. Most artists & working photographers today use the giclee process to produce reproductions of their original artwork & photographs. As with any original art or fine art reproduction, it is recommended that prints are framed & displayed under glass to prevent color fade or shift over the years. Winslow Homer Watercolor Reproductions. Breaking Storm, Coast Of Maine, 1894. Fine Art Print
