Boy with Anchor by Winslow Homer 1873
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Boy with Anchor by Winslow Homer 1873
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Movie Poster Prints
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Painting
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Boy with Anchor by Winslow Homer 1873
The mottled texture of the sky is an example of Homer’s blotting technique a subtractive process in which he applied a wash of water, sprinkled some breadcrumbs, and then gently rubbed the paper with his fingers in order to absorb the extra color, leaving behind a granulated texture.
Winslow Homer was an American landscape painter and print maker, best known for his marine subjects. He is considered one of the foremost painters in 19th century America and a preeminent figure in American art. Largely self-taught, Homer began his career working as a commercial illustrator
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January 25th, 2020
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