Winslow Homer: (1836 - 1910) American American Life and Landscape Painter| World Arts and Artists
Winslow Homer was born 24 February 1836, died 29 September 1910, was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects. He is considered one of the foremost painters of 19th-century America and a preeminent figure in American art in general. Largely self-taught, Homer began his career working as a commercial illustrator. He subsequently took up oil painting and produced major studio works characterized by the weight and density he exploited from the medium. He also worked extensively in watercolor, creating a fluid and prolific oeuvre, primarily chronicling his working vacations. Table of Contents Early Life and Education Artistic Career and Major Works Legacy and Influence Frequently Asked Questions Early Life and Education Winslow Homer was born on February 24, 1836, in Boston, Massachusetts. He began his artistic career as a self-taught ill...