An introduction to Winslow Homer | National Gallery

Why is Winslow Homer a household name in the USA? And what makes his art so important? Follow Homer's journey, at a time of great upheaval in American history, from magazine illustrator to sought-after artist in oil and watercolour.

Winslow Homer: Force of Nature
Ground Floor Galleries
Until 8 January 2023

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[peacedove]

What a fascinating share on the life of this great artist. Thank you for this art history lesson. I learnt so much more about of him.

[vickiharrington]

Very insightful vignette Of Homer and his works. Thank you for sharing.

[PhilipMurphyExtra]

Really enjoyed this video, Thanks National Gallery.

[pamelacorbett]

Beautiful language from the male narrator. Loved this, thank you.

[danbev]

I’ve always loved Homer’s work and greatly enjoyed learning more about him.

[galwayparker]

Really enjoyed that...Thank you for your time.

[heylaraye]

Loved this look into Homer’s art and life. Looking forward to more videos like this!

[serdarx]

En sevdiğim ressamlardan biri hakkında yaptığınız bu güzel araştırma için teşekkürler.

[mitchmenzmer]

Nice job! Very interesting and informative. Knowing about the artist adds so much to understanding and enjoying their work.

[fmbrownie]

Wow thank you National Gallery for introduction I loved it and this channel.

[MariaVosa]

Wonderful essay. I knew very little of Homer, though I do recognise several af the paintings shown here. I must also commentd the boat sculpture made as a comment on his painting - it is very powerful.

[carlosacta]

He is hands down my favorite, most visually arresting American painter!

[christinasieber]

Thank you for the fine brief intro. Homer seems inexhaustible as a source of reflection on America--and especially on race in America. Just read Peter Wood's essay, "Near Andersonville, " which unpacks the images in a WH oil "lost" for some time. Amazing that an old board with some paint on it can still provoke anguish, heartache, tears.

[anadecozar]

Thank-you for this very interesting video.

[Cylume.]

8:47 If he was hoping for a rescue, wouldn't he be facing towards the ship on the horizon? How could he not know it's there? Is he so wrapped up and upset with his situation that his lack of hope keeps him from seeing any further?

[DMovie]

The Butler Institute of American Art is the home of "Snap the Whip", but the names are not here. Please continue this study. Thank you

[darrenmclellan]

The writing is on the stern in Gulf Stream. Not the bow.