- Monograph charting the entire career of Winslow Homer
(1836–1910), one of the most important American painters of the late
19th century
- From his early beginnings documenting the American
Civil War to his dramatic British marine scenes and sparkling Caribbean
watercolours
- Illustrates every major painting, from his watercolours and a selection of his lesser-known woodcuts and lithographs
- The
author's informative and accessible style makes this the perfect
introduction to this artist for general readers and his fresh
interpretations of Homer's life and works will make fascinating reading
for subject specialists
Winslow Homer (1836-1910) was one of the most important American
painters of the late nineteenth century. His prolific output, embracing a
wide range of styles and themes, is characterized by an uncompromising
realism and a strong sense of graphic design - a legacy of his early
years as a magazine illustrator. He first came to prominence as a
painter with his depictions of the Civil War and since then his scenes
of rural American youth, Adirondack hunters and North Atlantic fishermen
have become iconic images of American culture. It is testament to
Homer's success that his influence is still echoed in every strand of
the American media almost 100 years after his death.
Randall
Griffin's thoroughly researched yet highly readable study not only
presents a full account of Homer's life and work, but also a fresh and
provocative reassessment of his place in the history of American art.
Homer's work is popular and accessible, and Griffin's text aims to be
the same. His solid documentation, original research and fresh
interpretation will satisfy the needs of scholars and general readers
alike.
