The Life Brigade ca. 1882, Oil on canvas
Winslow Homer: Crosscurrents
This work startled me with its minimalist composition, palette and brush. Homer is a master of color and paint found in his oils and watercolors.
At Cullercoats, Homer painted almost exclusively in watercolor; this remarkably bold oil sketch
was likely produced after his return to the United States. Inspired by scenes of rescue and his
admiration for the local volunteer lifesaving crews that he had witnessed in action.
