Early Morning After a Storm at Sea by Winslow Homer
Look first

Early Morning After a Storm at Sea

Winslow Homer · 1900–1903

After the storm, the sea still carries the force of what just happened.

What to notice

Follow the white surf as it breaks across the dark rocks, then notice how the quieter horizon holds the whole scene in balance.

Discover

Homer returned to the Atlantic coast late in life and made the sea one of his most powerful subjects. This painting turns changing weather, rock, and surf into a study of endurance and atmosphere.

Source institution: Cleveland Museum of Art
Rights status: CC0 / Cleveland Museum of Art Open Access
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