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Winslow Homer's pride at being self-taught, his independence from convention, and his insistence in working far from the leading centers of art have led many admirers to promote him as a self-reliant individual who drew his inspiration straight from nature, free from any outside influence. But Homer's masterful style was based not in his ignorance of the art world, but in his appreciation of the accomplishments of others, particularly the painters of the French Barbizon School. This illustrated lecture will explore Homer's achievements in the context of late-19th-century America's taste for French art and its simultaneous desire for a national champion. Read more about the exhibition Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light. Find out more about American Perspectives events.
Erica Hirshler.
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